Hong Kong-based Value Partners has joined Fidelity, UBS AM and Man Group with the launch of an onshore China fund, as momentum for foreign-managed products targeting China’s professional investors continues.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
J Safra Sarasin names new Singapore CEO, adds RMs
Bank J Safra Sarasin has appointed Vinay Gandhi as CEO of its Singapore branch, replacing Benedikt Maissen, who left the bank in early January, according to the bank’s spokeswoman.
T Rowe Price: EM value overdue for catch-up
Emerging market value stocks are overdue for a catch-up with the two-year-old rally in emerging market growth equities, argues T Rowe Price’s Ernest Yeung.
Northbound MRF inflows weaker in 2017
The stronger renminbi may be behind a decline in sales of offshore fund products on the mainland via Mutual Recognition of Funds in 2017, said Rex Lo, BEA Union Investment’s managing director for business development.
China’s tighter regs may benefit JVs
Sino-foreign joint ventures stand to benefit in China’s tightening regulatory environment thanks to the relative transparency of their products and operations, said Rachel Wang, director of manager research for China at Morningstar.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Blackrock vs Bluebay
FSA compares two euro corporate bond funds: the Blackrock GF Euro Corporate Bond Fund and the Bluebay Investment Grade Bond Fund.
FSA Awards Hong Kong 2018
FSA presents photo highlights of the Hong Kong awards luncheon held on January 25 at the American Club in Central.
Smart Beta ETFs gain assets in Asia
Smart beta ETF assets in Asia are relatively tiny, but the products grew AUM around 70% in 2017, far outpacing their global peers, data from Morningstar shows.
Winners of the FSA Fund Awards in Hong Kong are…
The Hong Kong winners in FSA’s fourth annual Fund Management Awards were announced today at a luncheon at the American Club. We present the winners roundup.
China wants to convert SOE equity to HK listed shares
China’s regulator has proposed converting equity in Chinese firms into shares listed on the Hong Kong bourse in order to raise management incentive in some state-owned firms and improve earnings, said Nicholas Yeo, head of equities for China and Hong Kong at Aberdeen Standard Investments.
