British investors flock to China

Increasing numbers of British financiers are investing in Chinese businesses and funds.

That's according to expert analysis, which suggests that more and more British investors are considering placing their money in China.

More and more British financiers invest in Chinese business. [File Photo: Agencies]

Perhaps the news should come as no surprise, given that the attractions of investing in China's fast-growing economy are clear.

In August, we reported on the huge returns that European investors in China had made over the previous six months.

British registered investment funds were amongst the best performing in China, with a 19 percent average return figure being significantly higher than expectations for such investments.

Indeed, the Financial Times reported that ''funds investing in China delivered the best returns to UK investors in the first half of 2017.''

Sturdy economic growth in China has been credited with boosting returns, alongside measures taken by the Chinese government to ease access for foreign investors to the Chinese domestic market.

The news comes just weeks after we reported that Switzerland's UBS Asset Management was set to open a fund in China by the end of the year.

Apparently, UBS plans to open a private fund in the Country, which will invest in either bonds or stocks.