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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.
Thai investors take profits from foreign investments
In 2019, Thai investors favoured domestic fund products, despite their lower returns compared with foreign investments, according to Morningstar.
In case you missed it (17 January 2020)
M&G Investments names head of distribution for Asia (ex-Japan); Capital Group hires from Matthews Asia; HSBC rolls out mobile fund platform; BNPP AM launches Indonesia’s first Chinese equity fund; Lombard Odier IM to launch an absolute return strategy; and more…
Mirae Asset pushes China themed ETFs in Hong Kong
One of the firm’s thematic ETF products has amassed around $150m within the first six months after launch.
Malaysian firms in ETF tie-ups with foreign players
Since November, six L&I products have been launched in the country, but demand is expected to be low.
Indosuez Wealth names new Hong Kong CEO
The internal appointment is one of several Asia staff announcements in the past year.
Ex-BOS exec gets IAM licence
Independent asset manager Raintree Asset Management, run by Bank of Singapore’s former DPM head, has started onboarding clients.
Malaysia firm launches JP Morgan feeder fund
Affin Hwang Asset Management has introduced an income product for Malaysian investors, aiming for 5% annual distribution.
BNPP Wealth: take more risk in 2020
Global bond yields are expected to be low and the wealth manager recommends tilting toward dividend-paying equities.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Blackrock vs JP Morgan AM
FSA compares two global emerging market equity products: the BGF Emerging Markets Fund and the JP Morgan Emerging Markets Equity Fund.
