IT will only account for 3% of the MSCI China Index following the GICS reclassification.
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.
SFC fines up 200% this year
The fines have increased in 2018 as a result of the regulator’s focus on “more serious matters”, according to enforcement chief Thomas Atkinson.
Why investors snub ETFs in Asia
Investment preferences and the commission-based distribution model are among the key barriers to Asian retail investors buying exchange-traded funds.
Singapore relaxes robo rules
Firms offering digital advice will be exempted from the corporate track record and AUM requirements, under certain conditions.
What is missing in most robo-advisors?
Many of today’s B2C robo-advisors lack most of the value-added advisory tools offered by banks and wealth managers, argues Donald Soo, founder and CEO at fintech firm Malabar AI.
Value Partners builds out Malaysia office
The Hong Kong-based firm expects to have five Kuala Lumpur-based employees by the end of the year, including sales and investment professionals.
First State in bold fund push in Singapore
The firm has lodged an application in Singapore to launch 12 funds for the retail market.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Alliance Bernstein vs Columbia Threadneedle
FSA compares the AB American Growth Portfolio and the Threadneedle (Lux) American Fund.
In case you missed it (05 October 2018)
Aberdeen Standard expands Japan business; State Street creates role for its academic affiliate; Jack Lin joins MSCI’s executive committee; APAC family offices need succession planning; Phillip Capital launches an ETF in Singapore; Mercer and Morningstar team up; and more…
Value Partners’ robo firm loses licences
Value Partners Technology Systems no longer has its licences in Hong Kong after the regulator removed them last month.
