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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.
Malaysia’s Kenanga expands ETF biz with Valuecap acquisition
Valuecap intended to exit the asset management business.
Thomas Lloyd sustainable infra fund surpasses €100m AUM mark
Listed on the Green Exchange in Luxembourg, the fund makes direct investing in private infrastructure accessible to a broader range of investors.
Jupiter rebrands Merian funds
Merian-branded products have been renamed in line with Jupiter’s existing fund range.
FSA people moves (10 – 16 February 2021)
Schroders names Australia CEO; PGIM Fixed Income creates key role for Korea market; JOHCM hires from Fidelity for sustainable water fund launch; and more…
Hong Kong robo becomes stock-picking manager
Aqumon has made use of its AI technology to construct thematic strategies.
SFC freezes accounts linked to suspected social media ramp-and-dump scam
Regulators in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia have warned investors of risks related to trading incited in social media platforms.
FSA people moves (03 – 09 February 2021)
Blackrock names new APAC head; M&G creates key distribution role in Hong Kong; RBC WM hires from Bank of Singapore; HKMA extends banking talent programme; and more…
More funds added on SFC’s ESG product list
Products managed by Allianz GI, Fidelity and UBS AM have been recognised by the regulator to comply with ESG disclosure requirements.
Taiwan’s managers to launch more ESG funds
An overwhelming majority of asset managers operating in the market are planning to adopt a responsible investment policy, according to a Fitch report.
