RHB Asset Management has launched a dividend-focused feeder fund, which aims to invest in high yielding stocks and contain downside risk during volatile market conditions.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
AXA IM granted QFII licence
AXA Investment Mangers has been granted a Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (QFII) licence to invest into the China A-shares market.
Strong tailwinds for India fixed income
Indian bonds ended 2014 on a strong note, continuing upward momentum into 2015. HSBC Global Asset Management believes that falling interest rates, a newly elected reform-minded government, credible central bank and lower oil prices are all positive developments for this market going forward.
Liquid alts to take share from hedge
The hedge fund industry is under strong competitive pressure to change, yet managers remain generally optimistic, according to a survey from State Street.
Global ETF assets seen doubling
The assets under management of exchange-traded funds globally are forecast to double to $5trn, with Asia offering fragmented opportunities, according to a survey report by PwC.
Manulife AM Asia fixed income CIO
Manulife Asset Management has promoted Endre Pedersen, senior managing director, Asian fixed income to the role of chief investment officer, fixed income, Asia (ex-Japan).
Managers find Hshares attractive to Ashares
China’s H-share market has become attractive compared to premium-priced A-shares, according to portfolio managers.
Capital Group outlines plans for Asia expansion
Capital Group has hired three professionals in Asia and has plans to expand distribution to the retail investor.
Stock selection key in expensive Indian
Following the sharp run up in Indian markets in 2014, a correction in the first quarter is likely, fund houses said.
European stimulus implications for markets
What will be the impact of the ECB’s massive stimulus programme, which is about twice the size expected by the market consensus, on various asset classes? Five fund houses weigh in.
