European investor demand for Asia-focused equity and fixed income strategies may not translate into inflows for Asia-based managers.
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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.
Northbound MRF flows in turnaround
Similarly, QDII funds saw net inflows during the first quarter after last year’s $1.6bn in redemptions.
Another firm cautions on onshore bonds
China’s onshore corporate bonds are expected to have more defaults, according to BNPP AM, but offshore China high yield is a different story.
In case you missed it (6 June 2019)
EFG hires from Bank Julius Baer for key Apac role; Another AM professional joins MSCI; Sumitomo Mitsui and ASI establish real estate JV; Natixis IM launches another alts affiliate; Taiwan sees first AI-powered equity fund; and more…
BNPP AM sets ESG fixed income goal
All of the firm’s EM fixed income products are expected to be ESG compliant this year, as the 2020 target for firm-wide integration continues.
Harvest Global delists China-focused ETF
Separately, a number of players in Hong Kong’s ETF market have begun offering differentiated products.
The human check on quant fund risks
After software generates a quant portfolio, the fund manager monitors for unforeseen concentration risk, according to the managing director of Natixis IM affiliate Seeyond.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Fidelity versus Mirae Asset
FSA compares two Asia (ex-Japan) products: the Fidelity Asia Focus Fund and the Mirae Asset Asia Sector Leader Equity Fund.
Aussie robo firm expands to Southeast Asia
Raiz Invest has inked a joint venture agreement with Malaysia’s PNB after setting up in Indonesia last year.
In case you missed it (31 May 2019)
Natixis IM hires Merian’s North Asia head of sales; East Capital appoints former Swedish finance minister as an advisor; Private banks to increase Asia fixed income allocation; Fraudulent websites in Hong Kong; and more…
