After a good run in 2014, Indian markets have disappointed investors this year due to lack of improvement in corporate sector earnings and no major progress in big reform initiatives.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Fidelity vs Schroders
This week Fund Selector Asia takes a look at two funds that seek to invest in emerging Asian markets.
SFC fines Nomura for regulatory breach
Nomura International in Hong Kong has been fined after it failed to disclose that a trader had caused a $3.3m trading loss by making false entries in its risk management systems.
Legg Mason to buy infra asset manager
The firm has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Sydney-headquartered RARE Infrastructure, aiming to expand its offerings in liquid alternatives.
Singapore reaches out for financial industry advice
As Hong Kong develops strong market links with China, Singapore’s new financial centre advisory panel hopes to chart strategies for the Lion City’s own future.
Should fund managers have skin in the game?
Allocators and influencers in Asia take a positive view of managers who invest in their own funds – up to a point. Among them is Bryan Goh, Bordier’s chief investment officer in Singapore.
SLI hires two multi-asset specialists
Standard Life Investments has poached two professionals to serve as investment directors for its global investment specialist team.
Nikko AM promotes DeSerio to expand in US
The Tokyo-based firm has promoted Fred DeSerio, US head of sales, who will now also serve as senior managing director and co-head of the business for the US.
Maybank AM feeder fund targets the risk-averse
The Malaysian firm has launched a fixed income feeder fund, which invests in an Asian fixed income product managed by its Singapore arm.
Spotting cheap shares in China turmoil
Nikko Asset Management Asia has an overweight view on China and the firm used the recent market correction to increase exposure to Chinese companies listed in Hong Kong, said Peter Sartori, head of equity.
