Returns from funds using the quant model are no better than returns from those using fundamental strategies, according to Magnus Spence, head of the alternatives investment division
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
More firms warn on China credit risk
Excessive growth of corporate debt and consumer credit risk are creating a bubble, warn economists from Amundi and Aberdeen.
BOS to clients: De-risk and diversify
Volatility is rising and the Bank of Singapore is concerned about positive client sentiment.
Smart beta AUM in Asia-Pac up 57%
Smart beta ETFs gain market share in Asia-Pacific while struggling globally, according to Morningstar.
Natixis aims to double Asia AUM by 2020
An ambitious target for Asia-Pacific growth has been set by Natixis Global Asset Management’s new head of Asia-Pacific Fabrice Chemouny.
DBS completes ANZ Asia buyout
DBS has completed the acquisition of ANZ’s retail and wealth business in Hong Kong, the bank announced.
Which funds beat their benchmarks over 10 years?
Emerging Asia presents opportunities for active managers to outperform index-tracking funds in the long term.
Foreign fund managers in China see outflows
Most China asset management joint ventures saw net outflows in the first half, while money market funds were the big winners.
Are smart beta funds worth it?
Morningstar’s Alex Bryan casts doubt on the cost-effectiveness and usefulness of smart beta funds.
The best and the worst funds – August 2017
China funds continue to dominate the best performers’ table. Allianz, UBS, Schroders, Castlestone — these firms had funds among the best and the worst performers over the last three years.
