The London-headquartered firm is also planning to expand its client base in Asia to include wholesale investors.
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.
The problem with growth investing
Investors may find better opportunities in dividend-paying companies than growth stocks, argues Newton IM’s Nick Clay.
GF International re-enters HK fund market
Separately, the Hong Kong regulator also approved Amundi and Allianz products for retail distribution.
Asia passporting scheme finally goes live
But only three out of the five member countries are ready to accept applications.
ESG goes beyond risk management, says Hermes
ESG ratings typically do not account for management efforts to improve, and companies with poor scores may be worth a closer look.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Axa vs Pimco
FSA compares two global high yield bond products: The Axa World Funds Global High Yield Bond Fund and the Pimco GIS Global High Yield Bond Fund.
China Post Global receives RQFII quota
The London-based unit of the Beijing-based state-owned enterprise China Post Group has been granted an RQFII quota for the first time, according to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.
In case you missed it (8 February 2019)
Malaysia’s CIMB becomes Philippines’ “all-digital” bank; Thailand bourse plans to nearly double its market cap by 2023; Global hedge funds recover; Cryptocurrency investments in Canada become un-retrievable after exchange founder dies; and more…
Will unified QFII/RQFII help onshore funds?
China has proposed combining the two quota schemes, which could help foreign managers with private fund management licences seed their own funds.
UBS Wealth adds vice chairman in APAC
UBS Global Wealth Management has appointed Desmond Kuek as divisional vice chairman, effective 18 February.
