One of the products is Asia-focused, which has fewer peer fund competitors than other high yield funds for sale in the region.
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.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Blackrock versus Fidelity
FSA compares the Blackrock Euro Corporate Bond Fund and the Fidelity Euro Corporate Bond Fund.
MAS furious over ‘defamatory’ 1MDB article
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has filed a police report against the author, saying the article ‘impugned the integrity’ of the regulator.
In case you missed it (09 November 2018)
Investec hires Neuberger Berman’s head of China and Hong Kong retail; M&G hires for Hong Kong distribution; BNY Mellon IM launches Mobility Innovation Fund; Vontobel AM rolls out EM fixed income fund; Standard Chartered introduces new instant messaging features for private clients; and more…
A look at Hong Kong wealth manager turnover
Private bankers are able to bargain for higher pay when transferring to a boutique wealth manager, according to Sunny Kwak, senior consultant for private banking at executive recruitment firm Morgan McKinley.
Amundi eyes third MRF fund
In 2018, various firms have submitted eight applications to China’s securities regulator to sell their funds in the mainland.
Stashaway receives first robo licence in Malaysia
The Singapore-based firm also intends to bring its robo-advisory platform to other Southeast Asian markets.
Eastspring plans ESG quant strategy
The firm believes market volatility will increase demand for another quant product, its Asia-Pacific low volatility strategy, according to Sarah Lien, Singapore-based client portfolio manager for equities at Eastspring Investments.
Blackrock readies EM ESG funds in Singapore
The asset management giant is also expected to launch three thematic funds in the Lion City, according to records from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Mitsubishi UFJ to acquire First State
The Japanese firm is set to become the largest asset manager in Asia-Pacific.
