More than half of high net worth clients in Asia-Pacific are expected to use mobile apps as their primary engagement channel for wealth management.
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.
Apac investors pour money in RMB bond funds
The product category was the top-selling sector during the first quarter in Asia-Pacific, according to a Broadridge Financial report.
SEA Asset partners with German alts manager
Singapore-based SEA Asset Management will help distribute Eschborn, Germany-based Seahawk Investment’s long/short equity fund in the Lion City.
Nomura AM eyes China’s ETF market
The Japanese firm plans to join the China-Japan ETF Connect programme on top of having a QDLP business in China.
In case you missed it (10 May 2019)
Morgan Stanley IM creates head of Korea role; Aegon AM makes key ESG appointments; Natixis IM partners with Canada’s Fiera Capital; Manulife rebrands asset management brand; Ant Financial and Xiaomi obtain virtual banking licences in Hong Kong, and more…
Fullerton to expand WFOE business
The Singapore-headquartered firm is looking at adding more investment staff and obtaining a QDLP licence.
BNPP AM develops new multi-asset funds
Singapore-based UOB Asset Management and E Fund Management in Hong Kong are also expected to launch fixed income products.
Chinese family office obtains SFC licences
Hefeng Family Office is now able to conduct advisory and asset management activities in Hong Kong.
Robos face headwinds in Hong Kong
Hong Kong-based 8 Securities is preparing to launch a new robo-advisory platform, but investor education efforts are sorely needed.
Stan Chart and Robeco partner on ESG training
Standard Chartered Private Bank has collaborated with Robeco to provide ESG training to the bank’s relationship managers.
