Family offices in Asia-Pacific recorded the highest average return globally in 2017 at 16.4%, followed by North America (15.9%), according to UBS and Campden Wealth’s global family office report.
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.
Indosuez Wealth creates Asia real estate role
Responding to client demand for property investments, the wealth management firm has appointed Justin Lau to fill the newly-created role of head of real estate for Asia.
Expensive ESG products turn off HK investors
Sustainable investment products come with higher fees than traditional products, according to a UBS survey of Hong Kong investors.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Invesco versus Schroders
FSA compares the Invesco Greater China Equity Fund and the Schroder ISF Greater China Fund.
In case you missed it (21 September 2018)
Capital Group hires from Blackrock; Columbia Threadneedle strengthens distribution team; BNY Mellon names new China head; Investors pour money into hedge funds; SFC bans former HSBC RM; MAS warns against fraudulent websites promoting bitcoin; China and Singapore strengthen ties; and more…
Shanghai-London Stock Connect launch imminent
China’s securities watchdog has released draft rules for consultation for the cross-border programme.
Schroders and UOB AM join fund passport scheme
Seven fund managers have joined the cross-border Asean Collective Investment Scheme since it opened in 2014.
Manulife, Cap Group to launch funds in HK
Markets are down this year, but asset managers continue to introduce funds for sale in Hong Kong.
Ucits versus Cayman: which fund structure is best for you?
A Ucits version of a strategy offers better investor protection than a Cayman Islands hedge fund when things go sour, says Jason Nelms, a funds partner at law firm Morrison & Foerster (MoFo).
How Milltrust selects its managers
Flagship funds do not really express a fund manager’s investment conviction, argues Simon Hopkins, Singapore-based CEO at Milltrust International.
