Strategic Outlook: Outbound

  • AUM, Bank Wealth Management Subsidiaries, MRF, outbound, QDII, Stock, Wealth Management Connect
Misunderstood Managing money globally on behalf of Chinese clients continues to be the primary port of call for managers embarking on their onshore journeys. However, in the context of a relatively static outbound framework – contrasted with market opening of the onshore and inbound businesses – it is long past time to consider where this […]
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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 Dashboard – July 2020

  • Annuity, Asset allocationz, AUM, FMCs, Fundraising, Mutual Funds, onshore, pension, QDII, Trusts, WFOE
This Dashboard will examine key developments onshore from the month of June, including: Tapered monetary easing signaled ChiNext reforms implemented Wealth management pilot announced Derivative trading revised for insurers Universal banking under discussion Aside from these key takeaways, we will also provide a quick analytical update on all sectors of the Chinese financial services industry. […]
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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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China Alert – The perfect turnaround story

  • AUM, First State Cinda, Fundraising, JVs, MMFs
The perfect turnaround story Here, we show how success begins and ends with the right leadership and their authority to take action. The success of new management’s decisions is fully captured with firm-wide AUM doubling in just six months. Foreign groups targeting China should take away key lessons from this joint venture’s troubled past. Please […]
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China Dashboard – June 2020

  • AUM, BWMPs, Distribution, Institutions, JVs, Licenses, Mutual Funds, offshore, WFOE
This Dashboard will examine key developments onshore from the month of May, including: Inbound reforms take effect Regulators’ policy outlook Distribution competition restarts Broker rating rules updated Financial reforms signaled Aside from these key takeaways, we will also provide a quick analytical update on all sectors of the Chinese financial services industry. Please note that […]
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China Mutual Fund Series: Quarterly Assessment – 1Q20

  • Active equity, AUM, Fixed Income, FMCs, Fundraising, Mutual Funds, QDII, regulations
An uncertain quarter for the market saw investors certain about committing more capital, and many fund managers were ready to capitalize. Fund launches across multiple asset classes attracted large subscriptions. This came at the same time as managers incorporated digital investor outreach in new ways and market opening forged ahead. This edition of our China […]
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China Alert – Passported funds bank on familiarity

  • AUM, Distribution, HSBC, MRF, offshore, Tianhong, Tiantian, Value Partners
Passported funds bank on familiarity Inflows into mutual recognition products remained concentrated in 2H19. However, faster approvals and new distribution strategies introduce new competitive dimensions. Domestic market swings are likely to create pockets of demand for offshore exposure. Please note that full versions of our China Alerts are for clients only, if you would like […]
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Strategic Outlook: ESG in China

  • AUM, ESG, Flows, Indices, market sizing
New Pastures – ESG in China ESG and China have been two of the most popular topics among the global investment community recently. Their relevance isn’t fading, and as foreign investors continue to enter the opening market, considering the two subjects in tandem will be increasingly important. However, the development of ESG investing in China […]
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