Strong growth in emerging markets could leave EMD well placed to pick up again in 2019, according to Franklin Templeton.
Author Archives: Drew Wilson
Drew Wilson is editor of Fund Selector Asia. Previously he was editor at a publication covering private equity.
Green bonds are far from equity counterparts
The ESG element of green bonds has no impact on performance, according to Julien Bras, portfolio manager for fixed income at Allianz Global Investors.
Only four fund sectors positive in 2018
This year’s best performing fund category in the Hong Kong universe was actually 2017’s worst performer.
Morgan Stanley backs China’s onshore bonds
These assets look attractive for 2019, although Indonesian bonds are the most preferred overall, according to Michael Kushma, CIO for global fixed income.
Amundi’s guaranteed funds keep risk budget
This year the firm has launched funds in Japan and Thailand that guarantee the initial investment, but the products still have to beat fees plus inflation.
Date set for Shanghai-London Stock Connect
Expected to launch next week, the cross-border link will allow investors to buy stocks indirectly through depositary receipts.
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Manila’s Atram sees strong feeder fund inflows
Despite the October downturn, global feeder funds managed by Atram Trust in Manila saw strong inflows, according to director Andrew Caw.
FSA Fund Awards shortlist: Part 4
FSA reveals shortlisted funds in the final three asset class categories in the fifth annual FSA Fund Management Awards.
Jupiter revamps financial fund
The strategy of a financial sector fund run by the firm for 12 years has been revised to address financial innovation.
FSA Fund Awards 2019 shortlist: Part 2
Is your fund on the shortlist? FSA reveals more funds among the 14 asset class categories in the third annual FSA Fund Awards.
