Japanese stocks rocketed to a seven-year high on Friday, while the yen plummeted after the Bank of Japan decided to further ease policy in reaction to the continuing
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
Maybank floats global sukuk fund
Maybank Asset Management has launched a US dollar-denominated global sukuk fund to meet investor demand for Shariah-compliant fixed income funds.
Threadneedle China Vs UBS China Opportunity
Fund Selector Asia’s Head-to-Head feature puts two funds with similar investment objectives against each other to find out which one has the edge.
Maybank AM Bosera AM in pact
Malaysia’s Maybank Asset Management has entered into a pact with Hong Kong-based Bosera Asset Management to jointly develop funds investing in Shariah-compliant equities within ASEAN and Greater China.
Nikko AM takes lead in passporting Singapore fund
Nikko Asset Management has received the go ahead from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to offer a fund under the ASEAN Collective Investment Scheme.
Emerging Asia appeals Asian institutions
Institutional investors find emerging Asia the most attractive market offering the best growth prospects over the next three-five years, according to a recent study.
Distribution challenges in ASEAN CIS
The ASEAN collective investment scheme framework will take time to gain traction as the real challenge lies in penetrating the local distribution networks, according to research firm Cerulli Associates.
FSA Awards Hong Kong 28 January
Fund Selector Asia held its first-ever fund management awards event, which was celebrated at the Club Lusitano in Hong Kong on 28 January.
RHB AM Convoy in pact
RHB Asset Management has entered into a strategic alliance with Convoy Asset Management to launch a fund in Hong Kong that will explore investment avenues in the ASEAN small and mid-cap companies.
Singapore China start direct currency trading
Singapore and China have begun direct trading of the Singapore dollar and the Chinese Yuan to promote the international use of the Chinese currency for trade and investment.
