Hong Kong

Irish funds industry expands Asian presence

International Investment | 27 Apr 2012 | 08:03

The Irish Funds Industry Association (IFIA) has announced plans to open a representative office in Hong Kong to tempt local managers seeking an offshore presence.

M&G Investments to offer local service in Asia

M&G Investments has appointed Andrew Hendry to the newly created position of Managing Director, Asia, to offer a more local service to distributors in Singapore and Hong Kong.

International Investment | 20 Apr 2012 | 06:35

Hong Kong on course as top expat destination

The booming economy of Hong Kong is attracting increasing numbers of British expats who are turning their backs on more traditional destinations, says international financial advisers Guardian Wealth Management (GWM).

International Investment | 11 Apr 2012 | 10:40

Other Hong Kong articles

Regional focus for Friends Life’s international operations

Friends Life will continue to ‘regionalise’ it’s international operations and capitalise on RDR achievements to comply with increased regulatory constraints globally, confirms John Van Der Wielen, managing director of the firm's international businesses.

International Investment | 29 Mar 2012 | 11:40
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What's Hot: 'Our first-hand knowledge of companies is a strategic advantage'

Dr Joanne Warner talks to Professional Adviser about the strategy and investment process behind her top performing First State Global Resources fund.

Professional Adviser | 29 Mar 2012 | 08:00
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Boris pleads with Pru after relocation threats

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has written to The Prudential in an attempt to convince the insurer not to relocate its headquarters to Hong Kong.

IFAonline | 06 Mar 2012 | 12:15

Equities and property lose out to cash and gold

Property in Hong Kong has lost is allure with cash and gold now seen as preferable investments. But investor confidence in Hong Kong, Singapore and UAE generally is at its lowest since Friends Provident International began compiling its Investor Attitudes Reports.

International Investment | 05 Mar 2012 | 15:37
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Pru may move headquarters out of UK over Solvency II rules

Prudential is considering moving its headquarters out of the UK, partly as a response to what it fears may be an "adverse outcome" on Solvency II.

IFAonline | 27 Feb 2012 | 07:30

Fund choice still reliant on past performance

Investors in Singapore, Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates (UAE) still rely on past performance when it comes to fund choice.

International Investment | 24 Feb 2012 | 15:02
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Jersey aims for more business from Far East

Jersey has signed a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Hong Kong, seen as another key step in growing business in the region.

International Investment | 24 Feb 2012 | 12:40

Vistra Fund Services opens office in Hong Kong

Fund administrator Vistra has announced the opening of its new operation in Hong Kong, Vistra Fund Services Asia.

International Investment | 16 Feb 2012 | 09:10
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Around the world: Hong Kong CI

Critical illness products are continually evolving worldwide. With this in mind, Greg Becker checks out some interesting developments in Hong Kong.

Cover | 09 Feb 2012 | 12:31
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What now the so-called safe havens are struggling?

Robin Hepworth, CIO of Ecclesiastical Investment Management, looks at the options now the supposed safe havens of cash and government bonds are out of bounds for most investors.

Professional Adviser | 02 Feb 2012 | 08:00

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