With bonds trading at low yields, investors seeking income now have little alternative but to turn to European equities, according to James Sym, fund manager for European equities at Schroders.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Allianz vs JP Morgan China A-share products
As the mainland markets open wider to foreign investment, Fund Selector Asia looks at the performance of two funds that invest in China’s onshore market.
MAS tightens rules on product sales
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is planning measures aimed at safeguarding the interests of consumers who purchase financial products in public venues.
PIMCO to grow alts for Asia investors
Allocations by Asia ex-Japan institutions to hedge funds and private equity have increased to 9.9% of their assets currently from 2.7% in 2010, the firm said.
Japan powerhouses set up fund house
Nomura Holdings has entered into a pact with Japan Post Bank, Japan Post and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank to set up an asset management firm focused on Japanese retail investors.
ASEAN markets opening for foreign distribution
As China and Hong Kong unlatch the gate for cross-border fund distribution, regulatory changes in markets such as the Philippines and Malaysia are also opening for retail mutual funds, according to Cerulli Associates.
Northern Trust names Southeast Asia head
The firm has appointed Rohan Singh to head its Singapore and Southeast Asian business.
Asset manager IPOs raise questions for gatekeepers
After a fund house goes public, attention to its own stock price could detract from managing funds for clients, according to industry sources.
HK fund management business hits record $2.2bn
Hong Kong’s combined fund management business rose 10.5% last year to reach a record high of HK$17.68bn ($2.2bn), with a strong contribution from global investors, according to an SFC survey report.
Capital Group fund to invest in budding multinationals
The firm plans an Asia launch of its Luxembourg-domiciled global equity product that invests in blue chip companies with the potential to become global leaders.
