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China Mutual Fund Series: Quarterly Assessment – 3Q22

Distribution, Flows, FMC segregated accounts, FMC subsidiaries, FMCs, Fundraising, JVs, Market share, Mutual Funds, Products, Regulation

‘Nowhere to go but up’ seems to be the 3Q22 mantra. Even as overall AUM dipped slightly, the twin factors of four-year-low benchmark valuations and MMF yield compression conspired to turn investors to selective equity allocations. Not quite risk on, but a welcome outcome for certain managers. There are changes to industry sub-structure that portend […]

Distribution, Flows, FMC segregated accounts, FMC subsidiaries, FMCs, Fundraising, JVs, Market share, Mutual Funds, Products, Regulation

It has not been an easy summer for the mutual fund industry. Fundraising for high-fee products collapsed in 2Q22, forcing managers to change course on product development. Some did so adeptly; most did not. Signs of a recovery have been few and far between in 3Q22, suggesting the situation may persist through this year. Not […]

AUM, Distribution, ETFs, Flows, FMCs, Fundraising, JVs, Market share, Mutual Funds, pension, Products, Regulation, regulations

Markets drew a challenging start to 2022. An optimistic January quickly gave way to meager demand for both equity and fixed income products. New fundraising hit a three-year low. Many product development plans were aborted, but some managers were able to pivot to maintain some semblance of momentum. As firms contend with their respective hurdles, […]

AUM, Bonds, Distribution, Fixed Income, FMCs, IFAs, JVs Fundraising, Market share, Mutual Funds, Products, Profitability

Recent months have been fraught with pessimism for the equity business. But fixed-income demand surged in 4Q21, and industry AUM rose yet again past RMB25.1tr. Industry profits in 2021 should be more than healthy. Early 2022 is bringing adjustments to distribution techniques and product strategies. Even as fundraising falters across the board, managers continue to […]

Active equity, AUM, Bond funds, Distribution, ETFs, Fixed Income, Flows, FMCs, FOFs, Fundraising, JVs, Market share, Mutual Funds, pension, Products, Regulation, Regulatory

Fixed-income products continued their streak from 2Q21, helping industry AUM to another high. This is not a new phenomenon, but this time, the drivers are different. These are undoubtedly difficult times for active equity lines, but some managers have persevered in collecting net inflows amid the morass. At the same time, competition among distributors is […]

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 […]

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 […]