Hong Kong

Sharp falls in Hong Kong-listed shares mean investors are now increasing their exposure to China via this route, even as the onshore market opens up further to foreign investment.

Protests in Hong Kong caused the country's stock market to tumble today, while sharp drops in its currency forced the country's monetary authority to announce emergency measures to provide support.

China's central bank has followed the ECB's move to boost its economy, after revealing plans to inject a fresh round of capital into its banking system.

Asian markets enjoyed a mixed trading session at the start of the week, oscillating between gains and losses as the latest relief rally comes under pressure.

GLOBAL EQUITIES

City Financial is preparing to launch an Asian macro fund for portfolio manager Geoffrey Barker.

Asia specialist Agnes Deng has left Baring Asset Management, handing her $2.3bn Hong Kong China fund to Laura Luo who joins the group from Schroders.

Asian stocks have been given a lift by a broadly positive set of Chinese data as investors look to end the week on a high note.

Asian markets outside Japan fell again as strong growth in the US services sector stoked fears the country will soon begin tapering bond purchases.

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