The firm is also expected to develop other sustainable investing funds.
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.
Blackrock partners with Malaysian firm in ETF offering
This is the first time that Zurich Takaful has partnered with a foreign manager to launch a fund product.
Philippine insurer rolls out Pimco fund
Allianz PNB Life is also offering funds managed by Allianz Global Investors.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Franklin Sealand versus Invesco Great Wall
FSA compares two onshore mixed-asset products: The FTS China Prospect Mixed Assets Fund and the Invesco Great Wall Core Competence Mixed Securities Fund.
In case you missed it (14 August 2020)
Manulife HK sees higher flows in H1; Amundi and OCBC launch co-branded fund in Singapore; Malaysia’s Affin Hwang partners with fintech firm; Australia’s HNWIs shift to robos; and more
Malaysia investors seek safety in fixed income
But thematic equity products were also popular during the first half.
Sun Life AM rolls out its first feeder in the Philippines
The fund is available in Philippine pesos, making it easier for domestic investors to invest in the product.
Bank of Singapore expands Middle East footprint
BOS has entered a partnership with Doha Bank to provide wealth management solutions.
Pierre DeGagne to leave DBS
John Ng, who joined the bank in 2017, has been appointed as the firm’s new head of funds selection and advisory.
In case you missed it (07 August 2020)
Ninety One relocates fixed income PM to Asia; Hong Kongers continue to invest; Morningstar launches analyst ratings in China, and more…
