China Alert – Upending bank distribution

  • Ant, China Merchants, Distribution, Fundraising, Marketing, Online Platform
Upending bank distribution Ant is breaking the bank to push new funds exclusively on its platforms. While banks are up in arms, true change in distribution still needs time. The cost for managers willing to take such flow volume: actual counterparty due diligence. Please note that full versions of our China Alerts are for clients […]
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China Alert – Guess who’s back with quota

  • CIB, DWS, E Fund, GF, Harvest, Invesco Great Wall, Orient, QDII, Quota, SAFE, Wanjia, Yinhua
Guess who’s back with quota It has been 17 months since the last QDII quota was issued. QDII utility in ETF connectivity schemes with Hong Kong and Tokyo explain part of the recent batches. Global managers will now be looking for relaxation of the MRF and QDLP channels. Please note that full versions of our […]
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China Alert – Neuberger Berman, Fidelity and (maybe) many others

  • Fidelity, Market Opening, Neuberger Berman, Regulatory, Strategies
Neuberger Berman, Fidelity and (maybe) many others The who doesn’t matter; the focus needs to be on the “how”. Regulatory shifts now permit multi-option and layered entry approaches. It’s China’s market you’re entering – can you accept playing by house rules? Please note that full versions of our China Alerts are for clients only, if […]
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China Alert – China bonds – slow and steady

  • Bonds, Fitch, Fixed Income
China bonds: slow and steady Extended bond trading hours are just the latest enhancement to onshore market access for global investors. Foreign holdings now account for 2.4% of domestic bonds. Approvals for global service providers may unlock a wider swathe of the market for intranational buyers. Please note that full versions of our China Alerts […]
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China Alert – The teams that led 2020 fundraising

  • Active equity, AEGON-Industrial, BMO, China Universal, ChinaAMC, DWS, Fullgoal, Fundraising, Harvest, onshore, Portfolio manager, PowerCorp, UBI Banca, Zhong Ou
The teams that led 2020 fundraising A reversal of fortunes has emerged among the leading active equity houses onshore. Slow reactivity to shifting demand is placing some legacies in retrograde. Central to this are tenured PMs who can lead the fundraising charge (or lack thereof). Please note that full versions of our China Alerts are […]
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China Alert – Flexibility versus uncertainty

  • BlackRock, BoC, BWMPs, CCB, CSRC, FMCs, Mutual Funds, regulations
Flexibility versus uncertainty There are new revisions to the fund management company regulation – released late Friday, of course. They tackle a host of licensing and business structure issues. Fund managers have been handed the operational tools to plan new growth avenues. Please note that full versions of our China Alerts are for clients only, […]
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China Alert – Short-term gains, long-term growth

  • Active funds, CCB Principal, ChinaAMC, DWS, E Fund, Eurizon, Fixed Income, GF, Harvest, Market share, Penghua, PowerCorp
Short-term gains, long-term growth Heightened equity demand favored managers with market-ready solutions. Active managers enjoyed the most visible market share improvements. In the past, similar market conditions have helped firms secure long-term asset accumulation. Please note that full versions of our China Alerts are for clients only, if you would like more information about a […]
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China Alert – The big reallocation in detail

  • Active equity, AEGON-Industrial, AUM, China Universal, Distribution, E Fund, MMFs, Mutual Funds, UBI Banca, Zhong Ou
The big reallocation in detail The verdict is in: investors are moving from MMFs to active equity. Not going away is the nagging issue of hyperactive fund churn. This is being intensified by business models at the heart of online distribution platforms. Please note that full versions of our China Alerts are for clients only, […]
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China Alert – Making a go-to China manager

  • AUM, Distribution, Greater China, Inbound, Institutions, onshore
Making a go-to China manager Greater China AUM totaled USD198bn in May. More noteworthy in 1H20 have been competitive developments. An opportunity remains for global firms to ride rising demand for onshore assets. Please note that full versions of our China Alerts are for clients only, if you would like more information about a subscription […]
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China Alert – Manager market share carnage incoming

  • Active equity, Alipay, AUM, Bosera, CCB Principal, Fixed Income, Fundraising, Harvest, Hua An, ICBC Credit Suisse, Market share, MMFs, Southern, Tianhong
Manager market share carnage incoming Asymmetrical flows are set to fundamentally reshape the industry. Uncertainty surrounds the impact on differing money market product classes. For 3Q20, it will be a singular focus on active equity fundraising. Please note that full versions of our China Alerts are for clients only, if you would like more information […]
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