Additionally, assets of the firm’s sustainable portfolio have reached $550m in Asia.
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 (26 April 2019)
East Capital names Asia CEO as chief sustainable officer; Savills IM hires M&G’s Asia-Pacific head; BMO Global AM creates global alternatives role; Investors redeem from hedge funds in March; and more…
Blackrock plans thematic funds in Hong Kong
The asset management giant joins the parade of firms launching thematic funds in Asia.
As ESG products grow, greenwashing follows
Sustainable funds are multiplying, and Morningstar warns that some managers are only posing as ESG investors.
Loomis Sayles sets up Asia credit team
The Natixis IM affiliate is expected to launch its first Asia-focused fixed income fund managed out of Singapore, according to Matt Eagan, portfolio manager for fixed income.
China, Japan to launch ETF Connect
Firms interested in joining the scheme will need to apply for an investment quota from China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE).
US firm to launch quant fund in China
DE Shaw joins Winton Capital and Man Group, which have launched onshore quantitative strategies.
BNPP AM aims for new client segment in Malaysia
The firm is in discussions with a local asset manager to white-label its products for retail and wholesale clients.
Eastspring to launch global growth fund in Singapore
The firm has also rolled out an Islamic equity fund in Malaysia.
HK investors shift from active to smart beta
Nearly 40% of investors in Greater China have replaced actively-managed funds with smart beta products in the last 12 months, according to Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) survey.
