A dedicated team will oversee the group, which consists of four existing asset management firms currently wholly-owned by or affiliated to Temasek.
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.
State Street to achieve carbon neutrality
The firm met its 30% carbon reduction goal as of the end in 2019, which was set in 2015.
Not so ‘sexy’ companies outperform in Asean
While the market is not dominated by tech leaders, investors can find growth opportunities in underpenetrated sectors, such as the consumer space.
Morgan Stanley to acquire Eaton Vance
The acquisition will expand MSIM’s fixed income and ESG capabilities.
China holds half of APAC billionaire wealth: report
Overall billionaire wealth in Asia-Pacific was driven by “innovators and disruptors”, according to a report by UBS and PwC.
Singapore impact firm obtains HK licences
Earlier this year, 8F Asset Management attracted at least $300m for its first fund from family offices and institutions globally, including Asia.
Sustainability credentials critical for HK investors
A portion of investors in the SAR believes that sustainable funds offer higher returns, according to a Schroders report.
Last Word Media launches ESG Clarity Asia
Fund selectors in Asia have begun their ESG journey, with at least half of them considering ESG factors in fund selection.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Eastspring versus Jupiter
FSA compares two European equity products: The Eastspring Pan European Fund and the Jupiter European Growth Fund.
Baillie Gifford sets up team in China
The firm has relocated three of its investment staff to Shanghai from Edinburgh.
