FSA compares two Japan equity products: The JP Morgan Japan Equity Fund and the Schroder ISF Japanese Equity Fund.
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.
Schroders turns cautious towards China stocks
The firm’s China mixed-asset product has slightly trimmed down its equity allocation.
Are Singapore firms sidelining local talent?
The Lion City’s financial sector has been criticised for hiring more non-locals in senior management roles.
Affin Hwang AM rolls out Asia HY feeder in Malaysia
This is the second product that the firm launched with HSBC Global Asset Management.
Can Asia financials provide growth opportunities?
JP Morgan AM favours some banks in emerging Asia, as well as stock exchanges and insurance firms.
Maybank AM launches global ESG fund in Malaysia
Schroders is the investment adviser of the new shariah-compliant investment product.
Korea’s Shinhan Bank gains SFC licences
Seoul-based Shinhan Bank has been registered with the Hong Kong regulator for the first time.
SCB Julius Baer’s RMs double despite Covid-19
The firm is aiming to have a 10% market share in Thailand’s wealthy segment by 2024.
Going off benchmark in India
While financial services and technology continue to be popular sectors in India equities, First State Investments finds opportunities in other parts of the market.
HK and China launch ETF connectivity scheme
Two Shenzhen-listed ETFs will each invest in products managed by Hang Seng Investment Management and CSOP Asset Management in Hong Kong.