First State Investments has decided to split First State Stewart into two in a bid to retain its flexible investment approach.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
Equity Income More than just a fashionable theme
Structural trends are driving demand for income globally. While investor focus has been on dividend income, the trend toward equities-for-yield is far from a short-term fashionable topic, argues Piergaetano Iaccarino, head of thematic and disciplined equity at Pioneer Investments, in sponsored commentary.
Digital marketing in Asian fund industry
Retail investors in Greater China rank fund house websites as the top source of investment information, and digital tools are beginning to get traction among fund houses, according to a Cerulli Associates survey.
JP Morgan adds RMB share class to Japan fund
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has introduced a share class hedged to the renminbi in the JP Morgan Japan (Yen) Fund.
Rupee may out-perform the US dollar
India is no longer one of the “Fragile Five” and a potential influx of foreign investment bodes well for the currency, according to Philippe Jauer, chief investment officer, Amundi Asset Management.
HSBC GAM volatility focused equity product
HSBC Global Asset Management has unveiled an equity product, which aims to protect investors from market volatility.
Asia Frontier Capital unveils Iraq fund
Asia Frontier Capital has set its eyes on investment opportunities in Iraq with the launch of a new fund.
Aberdeen China A share fund
Aberdeen Asset Management, which received the RMB Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor quota last year, is set to launch its China A-share dedicated investment strategy on 16 March.
India interest rates on hold Alliance Bernstein
India’s central bank is likely to keep interest rates on hold after it cut rates two times since January, according to Alliance Bernstein.
Pictet launches Chinese debt fund
Pictet Asset Management has launched the Pictet Chinese Local Currency Debt fund.