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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.
In case you missed it (23 November 2018)
Temasek explores AI and blockchain; Hong Kong’s Convoy makes investment in UK fintech firm; MFEX to acquire RBC’s fund platform technology; Why MSCI downgraded Nissan months before chairman was sacked; Singapore launches investor education programme; and more…
Value Partners ventures into thematics
The Hong Kong-based firm will be launching a technology-focused multi-asset product and is preparing to develop a Greater Bay Area product, according to Eric Poon, managing director and head of sales.
Mirae Asset adopts ‘dual-track’ China strategy
On top of having a QDLP licence, the Korean firm has received a private fund management (PFM) licence from the Asset Management Association of China (Amac), according to the agency’s records.
Investors missed US dollar strength
One of the biggest mistakes of Hui Tai, Hong Kong-based managing director and Asia chief investment strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management, was underestimating the US economy.
Noah’s clients pour into fixed income
At least 80% of the Chinese wealth manager’s sales came from fixed income products during the third quarter, according to the quarterly results report.
Pinebridge builds defense for 2019
US treasuries are replacing high yield and some equities in the portfolio, as the firm expects more weakness from riskier assets.
Barings receives QDLP licence
Japan’s Nomura Asset Management has also registered its first product under the scheme.
China bonds best-selling sector in Q3: Report
BNY Mellon IM’s Mobility Innovation Fund in Japan was the top-selling newly-launched product in Asia-Pacific, and big losers were the categories of rupee-denominated bond products and allocation funds.
Capital Group preps funds for HK retail
The firm has had three emerging market funds approved by the SFC, and is one of several foreign asset managers who are increasingly targeting Hong Kong’s retail investor base.
