Gopher Redwoods Asset Management has already invested in five domestic asset managers, and management believes they can become global players.
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.
Schroders: High yield shaky as growth slows
A majority of Schroders’ global credit income fund is invested in investment grade bonds.
Pictet AM finds Asia CEO replacement
The firm has appointed Junjie Watkins as Asia ex-Japan CEO, a role vacant since November 2018.
HK-listed CISI enters public funds arena
Separately, another Hong Kong-listed China-focused firm reported assets growth of 15% during the first five months of the year.
In case you missed it (28 June 2019)
HSBC PB bolsters Philippine coverage; T Rowe hires from Fidelity for Greater China intermediary business; Investec expands EM corporate debt team; Manulife IM taps India market through JV; China leads in sustainable investments; and more…
No takers for HK’s new fund structure
But the hope is that a July change in Cayman Islands regulations will steer hedge and private fund managers toward locally-domiciled funds.
Foggy view keeps Pictet WM overweight cash
The wealth manager also gives a sneak peek of what is inside its “Asia Leaders” discretionary mandate.
Why Jollibee fits T Rowe manager’s taste
Portfolio manager Eric Moffett prefers stable companies to high growth businesses in Asia.
Fidelity formalises ESG with ratings system
As regulators call for more ESG disclosure, Fidelity reveals a sustainability ratings system for investors.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Axa versus Invesco
FSA compares two UK corporate bond funds: the Axa Sterling Short Duration Bond Fund and the Invesco UK Investment Grade Bond Fund.
