Separately, the firm has also received a capital market services licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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.
Fullerton, NB expand China business scope
The two foreign firms are the first to receive approval to provide onshore investment advisory services in China.
ETF assets surge in China
As the A-share market fell by around 20% in 2018, China’s overall mutual fund assets increased by 11.7%, Cerulli data shows.
Lion Global to tap Thai investors
However, the Singapore-based asset management arm of OCBC is not including China in its plans.
Gam shuns government bonds
Developed government bond yields just aren’t there and the firm’s multi-asset product managers instead look for more niche fixed income.
How DBS PB selects funds
The bank is also aiming to add more liquid alternative products to its platform.
Philippines’ Union Bank launches private banking arm
The bank intends to use its strategic alliance with Lombard Odier to try and grow AUM by 25% per annum.
DBS Private Bank weighs in on thematic funds
The bank is careful with themed funds, though it invests in two sustainable-themed products.
In case you missed it (29 March 2019)
Capital Group bolsters distribution team; Indosuez names chief digital officer; Natixis IM creates thematics affiliate; China Everbright’s AUM up 11%; and more…
SFC to minimize greenwashing in ESG funds
The Hong Kong regulator will begin by carrying out a survey to find out how asset managers integrate ESG factors into their investment process, according to Ashley Alder, the SFC’s CEO.
