Global fund launches fly in China as yuan slumps
By Summer Zhen and Samuel Shen
HONG KONG, May 30 (Reuters) -Global fund launches in China have hit a record as a weakening yuan and fragile economy drive demand for foreign assets, in the latest sign of low confidence among domestic investors.
Eleven funds issued under the Qualified Domestic Limited Partner (QDLP) programme have been launched so far this year, according to data by Z-Ben Advisors, already outpacing the full-year number from any previous year.
Managers such as Blackstone, Bridgewater Associates, and Oaktree Capital Management have opened funds, though they have not disclosed total fundraising.
The products, which raise money from high net worth and institutional investors and invest in overseas assets, are booming as Chinese markets flounder. The yuan CNY=CFXS is at six-month lows on the dollar, the stock market shows signs of fatigue after a rebound from 5-year lows struck in February and benchmark 10-year government bond yields have hit record lows.
"Investors' demand for offshore products have been rising quickly this year due to a weak yuan and sentiment," said Ivan Shi, head of research at Shanghai-based Z-Ben Advisors, adding alternative investments and foreign bonds are popular.
In April, Blackstone BX.N launched its first QDLP fund, channeling money to the firm's Private Equity Strategies fund.
The initial sales target of $40 million was reached in less than two weeks, according to two people familiar with the matter. Blackstone declined to comment.
Hedge fund giant Bridgewater has also set up an outbound fund this year, according to official data.
Another newcomer, U.S. asset manager Principal Financial Group, has rolled out a data centre fund, while Oaktree, abrdn and UBP are among firms that issued global bond funds.
Introduced in 2012, QDLP funds supplement other outbound investment channels in China.
To be sure, the sums involved remain small relative to China's capital markets and outflow is controlled because the fund size is capped and they operate in a closed loop, similar to the Stock Connect scheme. Sellers' cash is returned to them in China.
Market participants say Chinese authorities are largely encouraging the sector and that more products are on the way.
U.S. managers VanEck and Rayliant Global Advisors are currently applying for QDLP licences.
"As a foreign manager, getting QDLP approval seems much easier than before," said Rayliant's chief investment officer, Jason Hsu.
Reporting by Summer Zhen and Samuel Shen; Editing by Jacqueline Wong
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