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Author Archives: Drew Wilson
Drew Wilson is editor of Fund Selector Asia. Previously he was editor at a publication covering private equity.
Not yet ESG ready – 16 September 2019
Nikko AM sold out of a growing low-cost airline due to concerns over management’s approach to labour relations.
DBS cautions on ETF-driven risk
The bank’s head of fund selection warned that certain triggers could result in strong ‘indiscriminate’ ETF outflows that will impact markets.
Asia debt risk prompts warning
Asia’s corporate debt exceeds the US and UK, and global consultancy McKinsey has warned on the growing risk of an Asian debt crisis.
Nikko picks specific onshore bonds
China’s onshore defaults will surpass last year’s total, but Wong Yii Hui said her highly-concentrated portfolio avoids certain companies.
Not yet ESG ready – August 19
In Asia-Pacific, BNPP AM exited a company in a conglomerate because of continuing related-party transactions, which were overshadowed by strong earnings reports.
Not yet ESG ready – 14 August 2019
Pictet AM declines investment in an expanding commodities producer, based on governance issues and delayed action in reducing emissions.
Oreana makes strong turn away from risk
Avoid high yield, trim equities and seek traditional safe havens, advises Isaac Poole, chief investment officer at the Hong Kong-based wealth manager.
Not yet ESG ready – 05 August 2019
Alliance Bernstein’s ESG team finds multiple risks at a US-based media and entertainment company.
H2O punished by $6.64bn in outflows
The Natixis-owned affiliate was hit hard in Q2 for holding some illiquid assets, while the parent group reported a plunge in its overall net profit.
