The outlook is positive for the asset class, but investors should not expect double-digit returns in 2020, according to a Franklin Templeton fund manager.
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.
GSAM preps emerging market ESG fund in Singapore
The fund has invested in companies with at least an “average” ESG rating from MSCI.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: First State versus Schroders
FSA compares two Hong Kong equity products: the First State Hong Kong Growth Fund and the Schroders ISF Hong Kong Equity Fund.
In case you missed it (06 December 2019)
Merian and Schroders to axe jobs; Singapore’s UOB AM makes another acquisition in Southeast Asia; VP Bank hires Julius Baer duo; Singapore firm launches impact fund to protect Southeast Asian oceans; Shanghai-based China Southern launches its first ESG product; Hong Kong’s SFC waives fees amid “challenging market environment”; and more…
NY Life Investments sets up Hong Kong office
Led by Tino Moorrees, BNP Paribas Asset Management’s ex-Hong Kong CEO, the multi-boutique fund house plans to distribute funds to professional investors.
Indosuez Wealth expects riskier FMPs
Separately, the head of discretionary portfolio management said the firm is using thematic products and ETFs for clients’ portfolios.
Pictet Wealth has hopes for Asia ESG offering
Separately, the firm has been investing more in China A-shares via a third-party fund.
Asia bonds to dip in 2020, T Rowe says
The asset class has provided investors double-digit returns this year, but that is not expected to continue in 2020, according to T Rowe Price.
In case you missed it (02 December 2019)
Deutsche Wealth bolsters South Asia team; Janus Henderson hires from Schroders and Invesco; First L&I products launched in Malaysia; MSCI makes ESG ratings publicly available; and more…
China clears three firms for northbound MRF
One of the products that received approval is sub-advised by Aberdeen Standard Investments.
