Hong Kong property investors have better channels than real estate mutual funds to gain exposure to the sector.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
Report: China may curb some Hong Kong equity funds
The mainland joint ventures of First State, HSBC and Invesco are among the firms awaiting approval for Hong Kong equity funds, which the regulator is said to have halted due to concern over a surging Hong Kong stock market, local media reported.
Eastspring, M&G launch funds in HK
Eastspring’s strategy searches for Asia’s small and “unloved” companies while M&G’s product takes on infrastructure investing.
Northbound MRF inflows plunge
Northbound funds under the Mutual Recognition of Funds (MRF) recorded weak sales performance in October, falling from a 13-month peak, according to data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.
Julius Baer CEO quits for Pictet
The CEO of Swiss bank Julius Baer, Boris Collardi, will join Pictet in Geneva as partner to co-head the firm’s global wealth management business, according to a statement from Pictet.
NN IP sees EM debt on a strong footing
Economic growth, undervalued currencies and stable to higher commodity prices position EMD well against potential headwinds, according to Marcelo Assalin, head of emerging markets debt.
SSGA sees 2018 as break-out year for China
2018 could be a break-out year for China, as the country’s economy is propelled by rising consumption, according to Rick Lacaille, global CIO of SSGA.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: HSBC Jintrust vs Invesco Great Wall
FSA compares two MRF-approved China mixed-assets funds: the HSBC Jintrust Dynamic Strategy Fund and the Invesco Great Wall Core Competence Mixed Securities Fund.
Moody’s sees slow, eventful opening of China’s bond market
The inclusion of RMB-denominated bonds in leading global indices will be a turning point for the onshore bond market, following the pattern of the Stock Connect, said Ivan Chung, an associate managing director at Moody’s Investors Service.
Value Partners: China’s tech giants to continue gains in 2018
In 2018, Value Partners’ fund manager Frank Tsui is bullish on the technology and consumer sectors across greater China with a preference for larger names.
