State Street Global Advisors Asia-Pacific head of investments Kevin Anderson does not expect a big correction for US equities despite expensive valuations.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
Bond investors turn to local currency Asian bonds
Local currency Asian and emerging market bonds are becoming more attractive as US reform impetus stalls, according to M&G’s Claudia Calich.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Pimco vs Robeco
FSA compares the Pimco GIS Global High Yield Bond Fund and the Robeco High Yield Bond Fund.
Research notes of the week – 24 July 2017
FSA presents a selection of research commentary released this week.
In case you missed it – Asian Funds and Markets News
Schroders sells its Asian Asset Income Fund in China through the MRF; Aviva Investors creates real estate role in Singapore; Vontobel AM hires three new analysts for its growth equity team; New Zealand sees its first green bond; Morningstar acquires stake in ESG research and ratings firm Sustainalytics; and more…
How do China equity funds stand against ETFs?
FSA examines the performance of actively-managed Chinese equity funds versus China ETFs over one-, three- and ten-year periods.
China Post Global to launch smart beta in Europe
China Post & Capital Global Asset Management plans to launch Europe’s first A-shares smart beta ETFs later this year, and possibly launch them in Asia, said London-based managing director Danny Dolan.
Lombard Odier bets on domestic bank links in Asia
To support its onshore bank strategy, Lombard Odier has named Emmanuel Roulin as head of the private banking partnership business in Asia-Pacific.
BEA Union launches two funds for Swiss investors through MRF
BEA Union Investment tests the water by introducing two Asia-focused funds to Swiss investors through the Mutual Recognition of Funds (MRF) scheme, according to CEO Eleanor Wan.

Mason Group’s offshore WM to target Chinese HNWI
Hong Kong financial company Mason Group Holdings has announced plans to build an offshore wealth management business with at least $3bn in assets through a series of acquisitions.