The firm has a preference for US large-caps over small-caps and European equities.
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.
Income Partners preps onshore fund launches
The Hong Kong-based firm aims to participate in the MRF programme in addition to planning PFM funds this year.
US firm receives onshore qualification
William O’Neil will be competing against other foreign quant players that have launched products in China.
In case you missed it (15 May 2020)
JP Morgan AM hires from Blackrock’s iShares; Western Asset makes key appointment for Korea institutions; Hedge funds turn positive in April; EM green bond issuances up; and more…
Asia’s ESG funds attract nearly $1bn in Q1
Inflows were seen across all major markets, but a Pinebridge fund in Taiwan led with almost half of all inflows.
Hong Kong hedge fund launches third retail product
Foundation AM’s China high yield strategy aims to provide an annual income target of 8.5%.
UOB AM eyes Malaysia’s robo market
Similarly, Kuala Lumpur-based BIMB IM also launched its own robo-advisory platform last month.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Franklin Templeton versus Merian
FSA compares two US equity products: the Franklin Templeton US Opportunities Fund and the Merian North American Equity Fund.
In case you missed it (08 May 2020)
Aberdeen Standard hires for Australian institutions; HSBC Global AM makes key ESG appointment; Manulife IM acquires 49% stake in Indian firm; Hong Kong robo platform subscribers surge; and more…
China’s hard hit travel sector still has value: JPM AM
Certain travel-related companies continue to exist despite the Covid-19 pandemic and they have long-term investment appeal, says a portfolio manager at the firm.
