The firm is also positive on India equities, an asset class other investment managers have recently snubbed.
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.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Blackrock versus Fidelity
FSA compares two global financial equity products: the BGF World Financials Fund and the Fidelity Global Financial Services Fund.
In case you missed it (31 January 2020)
‘Eat well and stay calm,’ Matthews Asia’s Horrocks says on coronavirus; Lombard Odier IM bolsters sustainability team; Singapore manager launches Bitcoin Index Fund; Global ETF industry grows 32%; and more…
The coronavirus: A buying opportunity?
Historical data suggests that epidemics do not impact markets long-term.
Another fund structure for Asia?
London-based industry think tank New City Initiative (NCI) is calling for a UK-branded fund structure to compete against Ucits and AIFs in Asia-Pacific.
Hong Kong and Thailand plan MRF agreement
The development should be positive for China-focused products in Hong Kong, as there are only a few funds in Thailand providing exposure to the mainland.
In case you missed it (24 January 2020)
UBP’s AUM up by 10%; Natixis IM hires for head of China role; Pimco makes key appointment for APAC (ex-Japan) client management; Global investors redeem $100bn from hedge funds last year; and more…
China’s Tianhong AM rolls out Vietnam fund
The firm, which manages one of the world’s largest money market funds, is trying to diversify its product range.
Trade dispute low risk for US equities, Allianz GI says
Doug Forsyth, CIO for growth and income strategies at Allianz Global Investors, expects US corporate earnings to be positive, which should drive the equity market this year.
Stan Chart to review ESG funds
Separately, the bank has hired a former UBS executive to focus on the ultra high net worth segment in Singapore.
