FSA compares two US large-cap equity funds: the AB Select US Equity Portfolio and the BGF US Flexible Equity 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.
Schroders readies ‘all China’ product in HK
The strategy seeks investments in specific China stocks, regardless if the companies are listed onshore or offshore.
In case you missed it (03 May 2019)
Aegon AM hires from Neuberger Berman for key China role; UOB’s wealth and fund businesses’ income down during the first quarter; First State Investments adopts tobacco policy; Private banking salaries and bonuses expected to increase this year; and more…
China grants $5bn in inbound quotas
Also in April, China issued additional outbound quotas to five domestic firms after nearly a year of non-issuance.
China bond investors will be ‘conservative’
The China bond inclusion will bring in investors, though most will aim for low or close to zero credit risk bonds, according to Edmund Goh, Asian fixed income manager at Aberdeen Standard Investments.
Pictet WM eyes Indonesia, China clients
The firm also claims that its pure discretionary business in Asia is higher than the average in the region, according to Claude Haberer, equity partner and CEO for Asia-Pacific.
Apac drives Credit Suisse’s Q1 inflows
However, pre-tax income was lower this year due to lower levels of market activity.
Real ESG mandate a decade away in Asia
Pictet Wealth Management talks to FSA about ESG, the launch of an Asia bond discretionary mandate and the fund selection process.
Manulife AM launches income fund in the Philippines
Manulife Asset Management and Trust has launched eight mutual fund products since setting up locally in 2017.
Haitong International receives first MRF nod
Northbound funds also saw positive net sales in February after three consecutive months of net outflows.
