Investors are increasingly seeking multi-asset products for monthly stable income rather than asset allocation strategies, according to a new research by Cerulli Associates.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
RHB AM targets 16 funds in 2015
Malaysia-based RHB Asset Management is planning to launch 16 new products this year as it targets RM58bn ($16bn) in assets under management by year’s-end.
Cash a safe haven Manulife survey
A significant number of Asian retail investors prefer to hold cash over the next six months, even though they believe some regional markets will deliver a double-digit return in 2015.
Equity income head to head
Head-to-Head puts equity income strategies from First State Investments and Schroder Investment Management against each other.
Principal Global third party distribution
Principal Global Investors plans to expand its third party distribution network in Asia and launch products that include an A-share fund, said Kirk West, head of international offices and chief executive officer of Asia.
RHB AM offers dividend-focused feeder fund
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.
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.
