BlackRock Asset Management sees investors getting access to a wider range of mid-cap stocks in China’s consumer discretionary, consumer staples and industrial sectors through the Hong Kong-Shanghai Stock Connect, said Helen Zhu, head of China equities.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
Top performing funds with India exposure
Indian indices have been surging this year, with global investors pouring money into stocks on expectations of reforms from the new government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Which funds lead the pack?
Asia high yield offers safe haven
Global interest rates are likely to remain low for a “considerable period”, according to Aviva Investors, and certain factors suggest Asian high yield is preferable to comparable US products.
Nikko AM makes 3 senior hires
Nikko Asset Management has made three senior hires covering sales in North Asia, client development in the Middle East, Africa and Asia and consultant relations on a global basis.
Equities dominate Asian SWF portfolios
Asian sovereign wealth funds have a dominant portion of their portfolios in equities, according to research by Cerulli, which expects the trend to continue.
First State absolute return strategy
First State Investments intends to launch an absolute return strategy fund in Asia as it seeks to expand its product offerings, according to Jamie Grant, head of Asia fixed income.
Asia better prepared for US rate rise
The US is poised to raise interest rates next year, but Asian markets look much better positioned than in 2013, when the expectation of an end to the US Federal Reserve’s asset purchases resulted in massive capital outflows from the region, said Jamie Grant, head of Asia fixed income at First State Investments.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Eastspring Japan Dynamic Vs Invesco Japanese Equity Advantage
The Japanese market has been thrust into the spotlight. In an unexpected move, Bank of Japan surprised markets globally last week by expanding its annual stimulus programme as it seeks to revive economic growth, pull Japan out of deflation mode and progress toward its 2% inflation target.
Henderson appoints
Henderson Global Investors has appointed David Bennett as director of institutional sales in Asia, replacing Richard Clarke who recently resigned from his role.
Manulife appointment
Manulife Asset Management (Singapore) has poached UOB Asset Management’s Hui Min Ng to fill the newly-created position of director, Singapore equities.
