Bank of Singapore and Japan-based SMBC Trust Bank have said they will partner to serve Japanese high net worth clients seeking offshore investments.
Author Archives: Francis Nikolai Acosta
Francis is editor for Fund Selector Asia, covering the asset and wealth management industry in Asia. He joined Last Word Media in November 2016 as a senior journalist and became deputy editor in 2019. Previously, he was a reporter at Ignites Asia, A Financial Times service, also covering the region's asset management industry. He has a Master's degree in journalism from The University of Hong Kong.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Fidelity vs M&G
FSA compares the Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund and the M&G Global Emerging Markets Fund.
In case you missed it (18 May 2018)
Janus Henderson’s head of pan-Asia to join Australia’s Perpetual as CEO; Credit Suisse AM’s head of Asia equities to leave for Lombard Odier IM with luxury fund; China-based CCB offers HNW clients to dine with Trump; Crossbridge targets Singapore’s HNWIs with new robo-advisory platform; Women billionaire growth outpaces men; CSOP highlights differences in MSCI China A Inclusion Index and CSI 300 Index; and more…
BNPP AM sets up Asia-based fixed income team
BNP Paribas Asset Management has made several hires in Hong Kong and Singapore and plans to hire more people in mainland China, according to Bryan Carter, London-based head of emerging market fixed income.
China and Hong Kong lead in billionaires
The number of billionaires in Asia has overtaken North America for the first time, largely driven by China and Hong Kong, according to Wealth-X’s latest billionaire report.
Hedge funds face limitations of AI strategies
Artificial intelligence (AI) and big data can improve the investment process, but don’t rely on technology for alpha generation, according to a panel of hedge fund executives.
Jack Lin quits Amundi for MSCI
The South Asia chief executive officer of Amundi Asset Management has left the firm following its merger with Pioneer.
Can HSBC’s new funds reduce carbon emissions?
The managers of HSBC GAM’s two new low carbon funds are trying to cater to demand for lower carbon investments while at the same time influence companies to reduce their carbon footprints.
Feeder fund assets in Philippines up 57%
Manila-based Security Bank has launched an Apac-focused fund managed by Mitsubishi UFJ AM, underscoring the growth of feeder fund arrangements.
JP Morgan AM eyes majority stake in China JV
JP Morgan Asset Management intends to increase its stake in the joint venture China International Fund Management (CIFM) to a majority interest.
