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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.
China AMC to co-launch shariah China fund
The collaboration with RHB Asset Management comes at a time when Malaysian investors have poured money into China-focused equity funds, Morningstar data shows.
In case you missed it (16 November 2018)
Natixis IM hires three Pictet AM managers of theme funds; ASI creates new role for institutional investors; Morningstar IM names new APAC CIO; BNY Mellon IM affiliate creates ESG model for sovereign debt; MAS proposes ‘sandbox express’; and more…
More foreign AMs get onshore licences
Hong Kong-based Zeal Asset Management and New York-headquartered Two Sigma Investments have obtained IM WFOE licences.
Hedge fund hopes for HK retail traction
Foundation Asset Management has begun selling only the third SFC-registered hedge fund authorised for sale to Hong Kong retail investors.
MAS puts $5bn PE mandate on the table
Turning up the heat on rival financial hub Hong Kong, Singapore’s new initiative builds on its current $7.25bn external asset manager programme for public markets.
Schroders poaches from Pictet for HK CEO role
Amy Cho, Schroders newly-announced Hong Kong CEO, is Pictet Asset Management’s head of business development for Asia-Pacific ex-Japan.
‘Complex product’ regs could limit HK distribution
Some distributors in Hong Kong may avoid ‘complex products’ because of the added risk of being non-compliant, according to Rolfe Hayden, a partner at law firm Simmons & Simmons.
Maybank-Schroders tie-up targets Malaysia’s wealthy
In a strategic tie-up, the two firms expect to launch products for Malaysia’s high net worth segment this month.
UBS Wealth seeks more China-focused products
Qualitative factors such as after-sales service and management team calibre are what influence the bank’s fund selection process, according to Jansen Phee, Singapore-based head of fund investment solutions for Asia-Pacific.
