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Asian Investors Diversify Portfolios to Build Resilience During Volatility, New FleishmanHillard Report on Asset Management in Asia Shows
HONG KONG, May 9, 2023 – Asian investors are becoming increasingly risk averse and seeking to diversify their portfolios to improve resilience during this period of market volatility, according to FleishmanHillard’s The Future of Asset Management in Asia 2023. Published together with the agency’s TRUE Global Intelligence practice, the report features thoughtful analysis drawn from an online survey of Asian investors. The report also includes an overview of the latest trends in Asia’s asset management...
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Happy Year of the Rabbit!
FleishmanHillard Hong Kong wishes everyone a wonderful Rabbit year filled with luck and happiness!...
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Navigating China’s new cross-border data transfer rules and responding to cyber and data incidents
Recently introduced personal information protection and cross border transfer laws and measures in China are creating uncertainties and new challenges for international and China based corporates who need to process China related data or handle cross border data transfers. Businesses need to continue to look for ways to navigate the new legal, compliance and infrastructure requirements. The increase in cyber frauds (ransomware, business email frauds) and data breach incidents across the region are also posing...
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New Market Connect Schemes Between Mainland China and Hong Kong Unlock Further Opportunities for Overseas Asset Managers: But Are You Ready?
The continuous liberalization of the capital market in mainland China provides many opportunities for international institutional investors. The long-awaited exchange-traded fund (ETF) connect scheme between Hong Kong and mainland China began July 4, 2022, with aggregate debut trading volume amounting to RMB28.5 billion (US$4.25 billion). In addition, a new initiative, “Swap Connect,” was announced to allow mutual access between Hong Kong and mainland China’s interest rate swap markets. These two initiatives mark a major milestone...
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Credibility, Performance and Service Fees are Key Criteria for Choosing Asset Managers, According to FleishmanHillard’s First Pan-Asia Future of Asset Management Report
HONG KONG, June 14, 2022 – The vast majority of Asian investors see credibility (96%), performance (96%) and service fees (90%) as the key criteria for choosing an asset manager, according to FleishmanHillard’s The Future of Asset Management in Asia 2022. The report, which for the first time now covers four markets across Asia (mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore and South Korea) and follows three years of the well-received Future of Asset Management in...
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React or Not React? Upping Your Game in the Face of Shareholder Activism
Shareholder activism is on the rise in Asia Pacific as companies and CEOs face unprecedented scrutiny from international and local investors looking for better corporate governance and transparency. In the first quarter of 2022, there were 76 public corporate actions, as compared to 50 in the same period of 2021, on corporates and issuers in the region, with Korea, Australia and Japan leading the way, according to Insightia’s Shareholder Activism in Q1 2022 report. So...
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FleishmanHillard Brings Home Back-to-Back PR Agency of the Year Wins at Campaign Global Agency of the Year Awards 2021
May 11, 2022 – FleishmanHillard again received the PR Agency of the Year title at the Campaign Global Agency of the Year Awards 2021, after previously receiving the recognition in 2020. Judges commended the global PR and marketing firm for its stellar year, reporting the strongest revenue performance in its history, growth amongst its top clients and overall increased headcount. Judges also applauded the agency for its ability to strengthen relationships and innovation across culture, communities and...
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Shareholder Activism Webinar – Register before it’s too late!
Shareholder activism is on the rise in the Asia-Pacific region. But what are the best practices in communicating with investors and shareholders? Let’s join our FleishmanHillard APAC experts and other industry experts on May 17 as they discuss trends in shareholder activism and why transparent communication is pivotal in managing activist shareholders. Learn more and register here: http://fh.pr/Zb7rR Register before it is too late!...
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Gen Z: Evolving Social Media and Sports Preferences
The pandemic has brought all generations into the digital world to work, connect, socialize and be entertained. Members of Generation Z have lived their entire lives digitally, but as they come of age, they are cementing their status as purveyors of culture, drivers of consumer growth and are redefining the media landscape. FleishmanHillard’s TRUE Global Intelligence practice partnered with BlueCurrent China to release a global study on Generation Z in China, Japan and the UK...
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Cheryl Pan from BlueCurrent Hong Kong is named as one of the ‘Women to Watch Greater China 2022’ by Campaign Asia Pacific
Hong Kong, January 28, 2022 – BlueCurrent Hong Kong is exceptionally proud with the news that Cheryl Pan, Vice President, has been named one of the ‘Women to Watch Greater China 2022’ by Campaign Asia Pacific. Campaign Asia Pacific’s ‘Women to Watch Greater China’ seeks to identify women who have inspirational stories, strong business achievements and a passion for helping to drive the industry forward. Competition is fierce with just 30 exceptional female talent...