Bank of Singapore has plucked executives from LGT, UBS and BNPP Wealth for Greater China roles.
Author Archives: Drew Wilson
Drew Wilson is editor of Fund Selector Asia. Previously he was editor at a publication covering private equity.
Last Word launches ESGClarity.com
A website for professional investors interested in global ESG and impact investing has been launched by Last Word – the company that owns Fund Selector Asia/Portfolio Adviser/Expert investor/International Adviser.
Hermes sets high target for Asia growth
The recently-acquired boutique firm seeks a substantial increase in regional asset growth over the next five years, according to Harriet Steel, global head of business development based in London.
Morningstar: Thai investors dump bonds
In the first half, Pimco’s global bond fund lost 40% of assets in Thailand as investors dumped bonds for equities, according to Morningstar research.
DBS: Go overweight cash amid trade tensions
As stock market volatility continues, DBS Bank advises clients to cash out part of their equity holdings and take a wait-and-see approach, according to Hou Wey Fook, chief investment officer.
Why change is expected in Asia’s ESG profile
Asia is far behind developed markets on key ESG issues, but the hope is that China’s regulatory policies to address environmental issues will drive a regional change in mindset.
Are China’s ETFs taking off?
Thanks to robust net inflows, China’s ETF market is now second in Asia behind Japan, data from Morningstar shows.
‘Let the winners run’, says JB’s Cappetta
This year, specific equities should continue to perform well, but investors are advised to avoid adding more fixed income, according to John Cappetta, head of managed product sales at Julius Baer in Singapore.
BEA Union: Asian bonds face rate hikes and defaults
Focusing on higher quality and short-dated bonds will help ease the risk of defaults in Asian USD-denominated bonds, said Pheona Tsang, head of fixed income at BEA Union Investment.
Invesco: US tariffs turn China toward Belt and Road
As trade tensions with the US rise, China’s commitment to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) should deepen, according to Ken Hu, the firm’s chief investment officer for Asia-Pacific fixed income.
