An A-share “innovation” fund has been launched by UOB AM. Separately, Malaysian investors have turned positive towards China equities.
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.
UBS attracts huge money for sustainable investments
Asia-sourced AUM of the bank’s sustainable portfolios grew 150% last year.
FSA people moves (Jan 27 – Feb 02 2021)
Italy’s Eurizon creates key Asia distribution role; Vontobel AM hires from DWS again; BNY Mellon IM names new Japan chief; and more…
HSBC PB establishes onshore Thailand business
The onshore team will be led by industry veteran Saranya Arunsilp, who was previously at Kasikornbank.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Ninety One versus Schroders
FSA compares two Asia (ex-Japan) equity products: the Ninety One Asian Equity Fund and the Schroder ISF Asian Opportunities Fund.
China’s Puhui Wealth begins international expansion
Following its acquisition of a Hong Kong-based firm.
Sun Life AM’s AUM up 60% in the Philippines
One of the firm’s offshore strategies almost doubled in size in 2020.
Don’t count out technology, Global X says
Investors are concerned about US President Biden’s plan of increasing corporate taxes, which are expected to hit the growthier parts of the market.
FSA people moves (20 – 26 January 2021)
ASI hires René Buehlmann as new APAC CEO; Eastspring bolsters Americas franchise; Butterfield hires for Asia; HSBC Global AM creates APAC ETF sales role; and more…
