Aberdeen Asset Management has poached UOB Asset Management’s chief investment officer Korawut Leenabanchong as its new chief executive.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
HK equity funds lure net inflows in Q1 as
Equity funds in Hong Kong continued to attract net inflows during the first four months of the year, with investors showing a preference for funds focussing on developed markets.
Hong Kong govt fights high MPF fees with core fund
The Hong Kong Government has proposed introducing a ‘core fund’ option for investors in the Mandatory Provident Fund, in a bid to combat high costs and help those less able to select funds.
SFC proposes review of fund NAV disclosure
The Hong Kong capital market regulator has begun a consultation which will review the disclosure requirements for the net asset value of funds.
UBS appoints Credit Suisses Zuercher
Adrian Zuercher from Credit Suisse Asset Management has been appointed as head of asset allocation, Asia Pacific at UBS Wealth Management.
Thai regulator tells fund companies to develop
The Thailand capital market regulator has directed asset management companies in the country to develop ‘post retirement products’ as an investment alternative for the retirees segment.
HSBC unveils low volatility fund
HSBC Global Asset Management has launched a low volatility equity fund for investors in Hong Kong and Singapore.
RHB Asset Management floats maiden Islamic
RHB Asset Management has unveiled a Shariah-compliant actively managed Islamic balanced fund in Hong Kong, the first in the country.
Hong Kong looks to boost Islamic finance
Hong Kong’s financial regulator has said it is to work closely with the Malaysian authorities to develop its Islamic financial market and promote Shariah-compliant products to both local and international investors.
RHB Asset Management offers global Shariah-compliant fund
RHB Asset Management has launched a close-ended Shariah-compliant fund that invests into global Islamic fixed income instruments.