The ASEAN collective investment scheme framework presents certain implementation challenges for fund houses, according to Phillip Yeo, head of product management and development at Nikko Asset Management Asia.
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BNP Paribas Investment Partners wins RQFII license
BNP Paribas Investment Partners plans to launch a range of funds after receiving an RMB qualified foreign institutional investor (RQFII) license from the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
Nikko AM to launch new products in Australia
Nikko Asset Management is planning to offer new products to institutional and retail clients through its local subsidiaries in Australia and New Zealand.
Global high yield bonds to remain attractive – Robeco
Global high yield bonds are likely to remain attractive due to a low interest environment that is expected to continue, according to David Hawa, client portfolio manager, fixed income, at Robeco.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: First State Regional India vs Aberdeen India Opportunities
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. This week two India funds are in the ring: First State Regional India Fund vs Aberdeen India Opportunities Fund.
VAM Frontier Markets Fund manager Cleaver
Fund Selector Asia talks to Chad Cleaver, fund manager at VAM Funds, following the launch of the firm’s frontier markets vehicle.
Axa appoints two to Asia fixed income team
Axa Investment Managers has made two additions to its fixed income team in Asia, as it attempts to bolster its coverage of the region.
QS Investors see Asia exporters gaining
Asian markets and particularly China’s export-oriented businesses stand to benefit from the improvement of the US economy, according to QS Investors, a wholly owned affiliate of Legg Mason.
Multi-asset funds investment avenues
Multi-asset funds are becoming attractive because they can address the market volatility that is likely to increase as the US Federal Reserve raises interest rates, sources said.
Deutsche Asset head of Asian fixed income
Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management has appointed Henry Wong as head of Asian fixed income for Asia Pacific as the company seeks to expand its range of solutions in this segment.
