FSA compares two global mixed-asset products: the Jupiter Merlin International Balanced Portfolio and the Nordea 1 Stable Return Fund.
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.
In case you missed it (06 September 2019)
M&G Investments creates Asia-Pacific equity team; UBS Wealth raises $225m for impact product; BNY Mellon opens representative office in Korea; Schroders’ Lieven Debruyne takes on new role; and more…
Northbound MRF inflows at nearly $1bn
Onshore money seeks offshore exposure and Broadridge says some popular northbound funds have an absolute return flavour.
UOB AM expands in Indonesia
The Singapore firm’s majority stake adds it to the growing list of asset and wealth managers in Indonesia.
SFC removes spate of asset management licences
In August, the Hong Kong regulator removed nine licences and year-to-date, a total of 23 Type 9 licence holders have de-registered. But what are the reasons behind it?
ESG disclosure is not one-way
Fund managers are also responsible for setting expectations on how companies should disclose ESG information, SSGA says.
More thematic funds to roll out in Singapore
Amundi subsidiary CPR Asset Management intends to launch a series of thematic funds to Singapore’s retail investors.
In case you missed it (30 August 2019)
Invesco South Asia CEO to join Malaysia’s PNB; Manulife IM bolsters asset allocation team; HSBC rolls out standalone HNW service in China; LGT acquires Indian impact investment firm; and more…
Gam manager loads up on China
The new portfolio manager has recently moved from under- to overweight China equities, citing “compelling value”.
Looking for income outside high yield
High yield bonds may deliver income to investors, but their volatility can erode capital in a portfolio.
