Chinese investment banking giant China International Capital Corp (CICC) has launched its first exchange-traded fund in Hong Kong after its acquisition of New York-based Kraneshares last year.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
High yield, Brazil, lead fixed income
Despite the return of volatility, high yield funds and a Brazil bond fund top the list of best performers among fixed income products available to investors in Hong Kong.
Barings sees EM financials blossoming
Banks and insurance companies are best positioned to benefit from the growth of emerging market economies and demographic changes, argues William Palmer, co-head of emerging and frontier market equities team at Barings.
Robo-advisor performance March 2018
With the S&P 500 posting a second consecutive monthly loss in March, how did FSA’s hypothetical investments with three regional robo-advisors perform against their benchmarks?
Video: First State Investments on infra investing
Trent Koch, portfolio manager at First State Investments, explains the opportunities and risks in infrastructure investing.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Bluebay vs Robeco
FSA compares the Bluebay Investment Grade Euro Government Bond Fund with the Robeco Euro Government Bond Fund
Record net outflows for northbound MRF
During the market plunge in February, northbound products sold through the China-Hong Kong Mutual Recognition of Funds (MRF) scheme hit record net outflows, according to data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE).
Video: Newton IM on GEM equities
A highly-concentrated portfolio held over the long-term is the best way to invest in global emerging markets, according to Sebastien Brown, investment specialist at Newton Investment Management, a wholly-owned BNY Mellon company.
Video: Janus Henderson on bonds
Should high yield exposure be minimised in a rising rate environment? Matthew Argent, client portfolio manager, answers three questions on fixed income investing.
Video: Legg Mason on fixed income investing
With interest rates rising, Joseph Larkin, director of business development and client service in Asia-Pacific for Legg Mason affiliate Brandywine Global, discusses positioning in global fixed income.
