Eastspring hires Nomura AM’s Taiwan CEO, while Nomura AM nets ASI’s Taiwan head.
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.
Thai investors bet on China equities in Q3
Inflows toward China funds have made UBS AM to be the third largest master fund firm in Thailand, according to a Morningstar report.
BNPP AM’s ESG thematic AUM nearly doubles
The firm’s water and energy transition strategies continue to be popular among investors globally.
Affin Hwang AM rolls out tech feeder in Malaysia
The Nikko AM Ark Disruptive Innovation Fund has returned nearly 100% this year.
DE Shaw to open Singapore office
Elsewhere, the firm has also been growing its business in China.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Aegon Industrial versus E Fund
FSA compares two onshore China aggressive mixed-asset products: The Aegon-Industrial Herun Structured Mixed Fund and the E Fund Kexiang Fund.
UBS AM maintains top position in China rankings
But JP Morgan AM and Blackrock are catching up, according to Broadridge’s ranking exercise of global managers.
Vontobel AM opens Singapore office
It has hired Benny Gay from DWS to oversee clients in Hong Kong and Singapore.
SFC adds more ESG-approved funds
They include new products that will be managed by Haitong International AM and Sun Life Asset Management.
HSBC rolls out digital investment account opening
The launch of the service comes at a time when banks in Hong Kong are ramping their digital mutual fund distribution channels.