Foreign investors at their most bullish level on China, finds Standard Chartered
Positive sentiment to investing in China has largely been influenced by clearer and more flexible access schemes for foreign investors.
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Israeli hedge funds growth soaring while regulation and taxation issues linger
Israel’s hedge fund industry recorded 50% growth in 2017, while beginning to lure in international investors, however a lack of regulation and taxation issues persist.
Saudi Arabia reforms lead to coveted MSCI emerging markets inclusion
Landmark inclusion for Saudi Arabia in MSCI index as Deutsche Bank’s chief country officer says it’s a “major milestone” for the entire Middle East.
EFA raids Credit Suisse Luxembourg fund services for private asset team
European Fund Administration adds new names from Credit Suisse including head of private equity and real estate administration for Luxembourg.
State Street launches back-office services unit for real estate and infrastructure funds
Service will provide real-estate and infrastructure funds with back-office investment services.
MiFID II LEI grace period to end on 2 July
ESMA confirms there will be no extension to the six-month grace period implemented just two weeks before MiFID II went live on 3 January this year.
Apex completes Deutsche Bank alternative fund services acquisition
Apex Group finalises deal which adds $170 billion in assets under administration to its business.
Deutsche Bank moves reconciliation services to SmartStream
Deutsche Bank moves reconciliation services to SmartStream to further improve processing and reduce costs.
Industry heavyweights partner for blockchain margin and collateral service
Nasdaq, EuroCCP, Euroclear and ABN AMRO Clearing use blockchain for collateral processes in ‘breakthrough for CCP model’.
Risk management and returns drive widespread ESG adoption for asset owners
New research finds risk management and return potential are key factors in 84% of asset owners saying they are at least ‘actively considering’ integrating ESG criteria into their investment process.