Economic Growth: These Are the Good Old Days
The US and the world’s economies should be fine in 2018, then start to slow, IHS Markit predicts.
Tag: China
Why the Trade War Might not Be Ruinous
Tariffs don’t involve a major part of the US economy and this may all be a negotiating tactic, say some market strategists.
Newsmakers
China to Shunt More Money to Ailing Provincial Pension Plans
Beijing will divert money from well-funded programs in bustling urban centers to subsidize struggling areas.
Hedge Funds, with Tepid Start to 2018, Get Bump in May
Their 0.65% increase last month makes up more than two-thirds of this year’s increase.
Risk
China to Allow First Joint Venture Insurance-Asset Management Company
ICBC Ansheng Asset Management approval follows proposal to expedite opening of insurance industry.
Research
Canadian Pension Funds Invest C$25 Billion in Asia-Pacific
Report finds investments focused on Asia-Pacific region have been mutually beneficial.
Risk
China’s Third Pillar Pension System Trial Takes Flight
New program could grow to $1.5 trillion by 2025.
Market Moves
China’s Fund Industry Forecast to Quintuple by 2025
UBS said it expects Chinese mutual fund assets to reach nearly $7.5 trillion.
Research
Hong Kong Pension Fund Hurt by China-US Trade Spat
Mandatory Provident Fund is down 0.26% for year despite strong January.
Newsmakers
Ray Dalio Is Freaked Out by Trade War with China
The hedge fund magnate calls for negotiations between Washington and Beijing.
Asset Allocation
CPPIB, Longfor Properties to Create Mixed-Use China Real Estate Projects
Shanghai, Chengdu developments to provide residential, commercial use.
Market Moves
Fidelity Eyes Chinese Mutual, Pension Fund Markets
Company to provide domestic investment products to institutional investors, and high net worth individuals.
Asset Allocation
Chinese Provinces Consider Entrusted Pension Investment
Nine provinces have transferred a total of $66 billion to the national pension fund.
Newsmakers
13 China Pensions will Be Unable to Pay One Year’s Worth of Pensions
2050 pensioner-to-worker ratio will be 1:1.3, official says.
Regulation
China to Use State Assets to Close Pension Fund Gap
Plan is part of government effort to compensate for aging population.