BNPP AM has raised $170m from private banks in the region for a fixed maturity plan, according to Karan Talwar, Hong Kong-based investment specialist for emerging market fixed income.
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 to acquire Singapore wealth manager
Executives at Singapore-based Thirdrock Group will lead Schroders’ wealth management business in Asia.
In case you missed it (01 February 2019)
Principal International names Asia head; CLSA launches Feng Shui Index for the year of the pig; Firms indicate barriers to investing in new tech; S&P Global Ratings allowed to rate onshore Chinese bonds; Fraudulent websites falsely claim Singapore is adopting a cryptocurrency as its official coin; and more…
Bold expansion plans for HK family office
Raffles Family Office expects to grow AUM to $10bn and double headcount to 100 in the next two years.
Deutsche Wealth defends plunging Chinese equities
The bank also plans to increase ESG investments, according to senior executives.
Allianz GI in thematic fund push in Singapore
UOB Asset Management and Blackrock have also registered thematic funds in the Lion City.
Fund passport scheme aims for February launch
After nearly six years of planning, the Asia Regional Fund Passporting (ARFP) scheme is expected to launch next month, but the excitement over it has waned.
UBS AM names new Apac head
Rene Buehlmann is taking a sabbatical and plans to return in a new role, according to the firm.
Singapore family offices warm to private equity
Investments with low correlation to traditional assets are becoming popular as volatility returns.
China new economy fund launches in Malaysia
Affin Hwang AM has launched three China-focused products in Malaysia this month and it has plans to develop leveraged and inverse products.
