UK asset management group M&G Investments ( M&G ) and Chinese brokerage house Guotai Haitong Securities have signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding to expand Chinese investors’ access to global markets.

The collaboration, the companies say, combines M&G’s global investment expertise with Guotai Haitong’s position in China and aims to provide growth opportunities for both companies in the rapidly evolving wealth management landscape.

As well, the collaboration – coming at a pivotal time for China’s asset management industry – focuses on four areas: information sharing, asset management development, client engagement and investment market promotion. It also provides a strong foundation for future collaboration in investment research, product innovation and global distribution.

The cooperation will enable M&G to access China’s vast investor base through an established market leader, while providing Guotai Haitong with enhanced global investment capabilities to serve the growing international diversification needs of clients. The firms are currently developing a co-branded Asia-focused fixed income solution, with the launch targeted for the coming months.

Additional collaborative initiatives under consideration include Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor scheme-eligible products and investment advisory and distribution arrangements leveraging their respective strengths in global investment management, local market knowledge and client servicing.

“Asia remains one of the most dynamic and fast-growing regions globally, offering significant opportunities for active managers to generate long-term value,” adds Joseph Pinto, M&G’s CEO. “This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to delivering high-quality investment solutions and expanding global market access for Chinese investors.

“As the largest securities firm in China, Guotai Haitong plays a pivotal role in Shanghai’s capital markets development and maintains a strong presence in Hong Kong – making it a valued partner in improving international connections.”