UBS Wealth Management has hired Connie Ong from Bank of Singapore for the role of market head for Malaysia.
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.
Survey: Greater China investors to increase ETF usage
In the next 12 months, a majority of investors in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan plan to increase their ETF investments, according to a study conducted by Brown Brothers Harriman in partnership with the research firm New Narrative.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Fidelity vs NNIP
FSA compares the Fidelity Global Property Fund and the NN (L) Global Real Estate Fund.
Eastspring names new SG CEO, makes exec changes
Eastspring Investments has named Ooi Boon Peng as its new CEO for Singapore, replacing Phil Stockwell, who was previously both Singapore CEO and chief operating officer, according to a statement from the firm.
In case you missed it (04 May 2018)
UBS becomes first foreign player to apply for 51% JV ownership in China; Z-Ben says not a single Chinese fund manager is willing to sell a 51% stake; Credit Suisse poaches Julius Baer veteran; UTI AM launches an India multi-asset fund in Singapore; HSBC launches two lower carbon funds in Hong Kong; HKMA alleged to launch a crypto investment product; and more…
UBS Wealth strengthens Greater China team
UBS Wealth Management has bolstered its Greater China coverage with three new appointments that will cover Chinese ultra high net worth (UHNW) investors.
UBS AM, Invesco launch onshore funds in China
UBS AM’s and Invesco’s wholly foreign-owned enterprises (WFOEs) are the latest to launch onshore funds in China, targeting the country’s domestic high net worth individuals and institutional investors.
Credit Suisse targets Philippines’ growing wealth
Credit Suisse is targeting the Philippines’ wealth management industry with the establishment of a representative office in the country, according to statement from the firm.
Robot revolution poised to shake up fund industry
Asset managers may soon be able to use cutting-edge deep learning technology to gain a defensible competitive advantage, according to AI expert Nick Bostrom.
China relaxes JV ownership rules
China’s securities regulator has relaxed joint venture ownership limits for foreign asset managers, further opening the domestic asset management industry to foreign firms.
