China’s equity markets are expected to be volatile, but opportunities can still be found in select sectors, said Helen Zhu, head of China equities at BlackRock.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
Absolute return strategies on selectors radar
Increasing market volatility is prompting fund selector interest in absolute return strategies, according to a survey report by Fund Selector Asia.
Hong Kong funds sales in 2014
Last year, Hong Kong’s fund industry had a 21% increase in net sales, led by inflows into European and Asian equity funds, according to the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association.
Short selling allowed under Stock Connect
The Hong Kong Exchange has approved the short selling of Shanghai-listed shares under the Hong Kong Shanghai Stock Connect scheme.
Matthews Asia on China policy easing
The Chinese government is unlikely to provide a meaningful stimulus this year to offset China’s slowing GDP growth, according to a contrarian view by Andy Rothman, investment strategist at Matthews Asia.
China equity market rerating Baring
Baring Asset Management sees the potential for a re-rating of the Chinese equity markets after the Chinese New Year holidays.
PineBridge appoints Sen as global head of equities
PineBridge Investments has appointed Anik Sen as global head of equities with immediate effect.
FSA Hong Kong Awards 2015
Fund Selector Asias Hong Kong Awards ceremony was held on 28 January at the Club Lusitano.
Japan out of recession Schroders
Japan emerged from recession in the fourth quarter of 2014, but there could still be further policy easing from the country’s central bank, according to Keith Wade, chief economist and strategist.
Income investing opportunities
Income investing opportunities are available across a range of asset classes despite the low yield environment, attendees heard at Fund Selector Asia’s recent Income Forum in Singapore.
