In a look-back at Chinese equity funds, FSA examined correlation of the sector’s returns with several other geographic sectors of mutual funds available for sale in Hong Kong.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
Schroders fund breaks MRF approval deadlock
After a 16-month freeze, China’s regulator has finally approved a product for sale through the MRF – the Schroders Asian Asset Income Fund.
China’s regulator zeroes in on performance fees
Among the proposed rules are a requirement that an asset management firm inject at least RMB 10m ($1.5m) into mutual funds that levy a performance fee.
Video: Franklin Templeton on EM small caps
Tek Khoan Ong, senior executive vice president, managing director and director of research, answers three questions about emerging market equities.
SFC CEO hopes to break PB grip on fund distribution
Ashley Alder, the CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, took a swipe at bank distributors while professing optimism for the mutual recognition of funds (MRF) scheme, which he aims to expand.
Blackrock’s Swan prefers old economy to new
Blackrock’s Andrew Swan is bullish on old economy stocks and cautious about technology, while overweighting China, India and Indonesia in the company’s flagship Asia ex-Japan equity fund.
Video: Hermes on US equities
Mark Sherlock, lead portfolio manager, US SMID, Hermes Investment Management, answers three questions about US equities.
China’s WMP assets continue to grow
Wealth management products (WMPs) sold by Chinese banks remain popular despite low yields and stricter regulations, according to a recent report from China Banking Regulatory Commission.
SSGA: Smart beta forces change in investor mindset
Smart beta products shift focus from manager selection to asset and factor allocation, requiring new skills from investors, argues SSGA’s Thomas Poullaouec.
Video: Capital Group on fixed income
Eric Delomier, investment specialist at Capital Group, answers three questions on the bond market.
