Exchanges in Hong Kong and Russia are each firming up their own plans for separate Bond Connect initiatives with China.
Author Archives: Drew Wilson
Drew Wilson is editor of Fund Selector Asia. Previously he was editor at a publication covering private equity.
Fed inaction prompts Barings allocation moves
In view of the US rate hike that didn’t happen, Sonja Laud, head of multi-asset income at Baring AM, made some recent tactical allocations.
Former DBS VP banned by SFC
Hong Kong’s regulator has slapped a six-year ban on Ko Shu Chuan for using a fake academic degree to get employed.
HKEx: Despite a wild ride, the Connect has been mainly successful
Nearly one year after launch, the Stock Connect has largely been a success in terms of what regulators set out to do, though much more needs to be done, according to Tae Yoo, head of client business development in the global markets division for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Morningstar fund reviews and re-ratings – September
Management changes impacted analyst ratings of Parvest and Fidelity products and a Jupiter vehicle gets an upgrade, according to Morningstar’s review of funds available in Asia.
Q3: The best of the worst markets
Key global market indices plunged into negative territory during the third quarter. Where were the signs of strength?
First State to rename funds to Stewart
First State will rebrand specific funds, including three equity funds available in Asia, following the July split of the First State Stewart investment division into two entities.
China policies unnerve wealth managers
Discretionary wealth manager Arbuthnot Latham has slashed its China allocation and invests in only two funds for its Asia exposure, said Peter Doherty, investment manager for the London-based private bank.
Bangkok Forum review: José Morales, Mirae Global
The second of three video interviews is from José Morales, chief investment officer, at Mirae Asset Global Investments (US). He presented at Fund Selector Asia’s Bangkok Forum, and in the video he talks about the opportunities and challenges when investing in emerging countries.
Morningstar reveals China onshore fund bets
The Stock Connect and Mutual Recognition of Funds initiatives have prompted the research firm to issue calls on China’s onshore funds through a China “best ideas” list.
