Total capital flowing into Asian investment products in 2015 hit $535bn, driven by mixed asset funds, according to Strategic Insight data.
Author Archives: Drew Wilson
Drew Wilson is editor of Fund Selector Asia. Previously he was editor at a publication covering private equity.
East Capital shifts China fund to green theme
The emerging markets-focused firm will convert its China equities fund to a thematic environmental strategy product for China.
HSBC PB sees squally markets ahead
Low bond yields and the irrelevance of the BRIC acronym are among the themes expected to shape investment in 2016.
Morningstar Asia fund reviews and re-ratings – December
Some upgrades for JP Morgan and Schroders; some downgrades for First State and Templeton; in total 15 funds in Asia get rated.
First State shuffles distribution team
The firm’s head of distribution has left for Aberdeen Asset Management and will be replaced by two internal appointments.
Tax changes may boost Korea’s mutual fund industry
The government intends to temporarily waive a 15.4% capital gains tax on overseas equities funds, according to a Cerulli report.
Julius Baer installs head of Southeast Asia PB
Formerly at Credit Suisse, Torsten Linke will be based in Singapore.
10 surprise predictions for 2016
China debt-to-GDP balloons, the US economy falters, the euro soars, oil remains around $30? Byron Wien has released his 31st annual list of ten surprise predictions for 2016.
RM fined by Hong Kong’s SFC
A former relationship manager at ABN Amro Bank failed to follow proper account opening procedures, according to the regulator.
China funds reign among top 2015 performers
Asia’s top performing product had a 148% calendar year return — in a year when 60% of funds ended underwater.
