Axa Investment Managers has partnered with two domestic asset management firms in Thailand to launch its technology-focused fund, according to a statement from the firm.
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.
FE Advisory extends model portfolio strategy
FE Advisory Asia has rolled out model investment portfolios tailored for Axa in Hong Kong, extending the FE portfolio range to reach IFAs.
Vanguard: A soup of China’s share classes is best
Investing across all share classes within the Chinese equities universe will provide more diversification benefits for investors, argues Cyrus Mui, Hong Kong-based head of product research for Asia at Vanguard.
In case you missed it (11 May 2018)
Pinebridge hires Amundi veteran; Singapore’s IMAS names new CEO; London-based Architas enters Hong Kong market; China-based ICBC-Axa Life establishes asset management firm; SFC introduces guidelines on instant messaging; China extends RQFII programme to Japan; and more…
UBS Wealth hires Hang Seng staff for HK team
UBS Wealth Management has hired private banking staff from Hang Seng Private Bank to expand coverage of the Hong Kong high net worth segment.
Two firms launch China funds in HK
Hang Seng Investment Management and Investec Asset Management are the latest firms to launch China-focused products in Hong Kong.
Vanguard to unveil its first China ETF in HK
Despite a spate of China ETF delistings in Hong Kong, the firm is about to launch its first China-focused exchange traded fund in Hong Kong.
Asia passporting scheme targets August launch
After years of talking, the Asia Regional Funds Passporting (ARFP) scheme has set August as the expected start date.
Pictet AM sees power in themes
Pictet Asset Management has three products targeting separate technology themes which together represent at least 40% of the TMT sector’s assets.
Another China ETF pulls out
E Fund Management has become the latest manager in Hong Kong to delist a China-focused ETF, according to a Hong Kong Exchange filing.
