The firm is also continuing its build-out in the mainland, despite onshore sentiment, by appointing Raymond Yin to lead onshore operations.
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.
How much should investors de-risk in 2019?
Investors are advised to balance risk and reward in the coming year, and take a “barbell approach” to investing, argues Blackrock’s Belinda Boa, Hong Kong-based head of active investments for Asia-Pacific and chief investment officer of emerging markets for fundamental active equity.
Factor-based strategies not ‘sexy’, says Invesco
The market for factor-based strategies is not yet there for individual investors in Asia, according to Stephen Quance, Singapore-based director for factor-based investing at Invesco.
Korea outpaces HK in ETF assets
All markets in Asia-Pacific saw growth in AUM for ETFs in the first half of 2018, except Hong Kong and Singapore, according to Cerulli Associates.
Mainland firms drive HK product sales
Collective investment schemes or mutual funds sales rose 84% to HK$101bn ($12.92bn) from April 2017-March 2018, nearly double the HK$55bn in 2016.
Northbound MRF funds see first net inflows in 2018
Hong Kong-domiciled funds sold in the mainland under the HK-China Mutual Recognition of Funds (MRF) scheme saw net inflows of RMB291.24m ($42.24m) in October.
Allfunds makes key Asia hire
The firm has bolstered its team in the region with the appointment of Yee Tuck Meng, who has joined as head of investment solutions for Asia.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Blackrock versus First State
FSA compares two Asian fixed income funds: the Blackrock GF Asian Tiger Bond Fund and the First State Asian Bond Fund.
Leading Dutch manager tops up QFII quota
November saw only one firm, APG Asset Management, receive additional quotas under China’s inbound programmes.
