A new joint programme between the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) will allow non-resident investors to invest in Chinese companies whose shares are listed on the SSE and denominated in Renminbi only, so-called "China
India-focused hedge funds could be poised for their best performance in five years, with strong returns and inflows, according to the latest data from Eurekahedge. India-focused hedge funds continued to deliver market-beating returns in October 2014. While the BSE benchmark
Singapore Exchange (SGX) saw positive growth in both securities and derivatives during October. Securities average daily value was up eight per cent month-on-month, but lower seven per cent year-on-year. Total traded value in October increased four per cent month-on-month to
Jersey Finance has embarked on a ramped-up programme of activity in Asia this autumn, including launching an inaugural series of Roadshow events in key markets across the Far and Middle East. The tailored series of breakfast and lunchtime events will
International law firm Maples and Calder has appointed Michael Gagie to the role of managing partner of the firm's Singapore office and has promoted associate Jess Stock to of counsel. Gagie will relocate to Singapore when all necessary regulatory approvals
A Japan-focused multi-strategy hedge fund run by three former Goldman Sachs Group Inc managing directors returned 38 per cent in its first two months, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. The Golvis Asia Opportunities Fund, which started
Hedge funds recorded net outflows of USD9.5 billion as long/short equities, event-driven, and macro funds strategies reported the largest outflows, Eurekahedge’s preliminary data for September 2014 reveals. However, year-to-date, hedge funds are up 3.82 per cent, witnessing net inflows of USD60.7
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) and China Merchants Group (CMG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a strategic alliance in product development and related services. The signing ceremony was held in London in the presence of HKEx
Gottex Fund Management is on track to launch its first UCITS RQFII China product during the first quarter of 2015, according to the group’s latest trading statement for the quarter ended 30 September 2014. The product will invest in onshore
Hang Seng Indexes Company and Markit have launched the Hang Seng Markit iBoxx Offshore RMB Bond Index family (HSM iBoxx). The bond index series will track the performance of offshore renminbi (RMB) sovereign and corporate debt using an enhanced methodology
