China Southern Asset Management is a Chinese asset management company founded in 1998. It is considered one of the largest asset management companies in China.[3]
History
The company was established on 6 March 1998, as one of the first local asset management companies in China that was approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission.[1]
In 2008, the company set up a joint venture in Hong Kong with Oriental Patron.[4][5] The joint venture was named CSOP Asset Management with China Southern Asset Management paying HK$140 million for a 70% stake and Oriental Patron paying HK$60 million for the remaining 30%.[4]