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China Alert – Building the pension front end

Ant, Distribution, Fidelity, IFAs, Investor education, pension, Tax-deferred pension, Tiantian

The expanding China universe Pension investor onboarding is already underway. Sales and education will largely be the purview of managers and online platforms. Bridging investor information gaps will be key once the program goes live. Please note that full versions of our China Alert are for clients only, if you would like more information about […]

China International, Fidelity, JP Morgan, Manulife, Manulife Teda, Market Opening, Mutual Funds, Neuberger Berman

The expanding China universe CSRC approves two global managers in as many weeks. Neuberger Berman will proceed to operations ahead of earlier applicants. Additional approvals should follow after slight adjustments. Please note that full versions of our China Alert are for clients only, if you would like more information about a subscription please contact us: […]

Fidelity, JP Morgan, Manulife, Market Opening, Morgan Stanley, Neuberger Berman

The expanding China universe The onshore fund space now has two wholly-foreign-owned operations. Several other managers are primed for approval. Focus now shifts to the execution of new growth initiatives. Please note that full versions of our China Alert are for clients only, if you would like more information about a subscription please contact us: […]

Fidelity, FMCs, Neuberger Berman, VanEck, WFOE

The greenfield FMC pipeline One global manager took another step towards a greenfield fund management company. Feedback specifics signal openness and flexibility from the regulators. Patient commitment remains the most important factor for a successful application. Please note that full versions of our China Alert are for clients only, if you would like more information […]

AllianceBernstein, BlackRock, CSRC, Fidelity, FMCs, JP Morgan, Neuberger Berman, Regulatory, VanEck

Fidelity and Neuberger Berman overdue? Additional material from these managers is due and a status update may appear at CSRC in the next few days. Regulatory feedback mostly centered on internal processes rather than broader issues. Extensions are not uncommon in onshore regulatory review proceedings, but there are clear benefits to expedience. Please note that […]

CSRC, Fidelity, FMCs, Neuberger Berman, Regulatory, WFOE

Fidelity, Neuberger Berman and lessons learned Recent regulatory disclosure has provided valuable insight into the fund management application process. Clearly, knowing what is required for an application goes beyond checking boxes. Theory in action is on display here in terms of the degree of agency given to local teams. Please note that full versions of […]

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 […]

China Alert – Building the pension front end

China Alert – First in not first out

China Alert – The first fund buyout

China Alert – The greenfield FMC pipeline

China Alert – Fidelity and Neuberger Berman overdue?

China Alert – Fidelity, Neuberger Berman and lessons learned

China Alert – Neuberger Berman, Fidelity and (maybe) many others