Rising inflation and supply chain disruption stemming from Covid-19 will lead to slower than expected growth in China in the short term, according to BNP Paribas.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
Greater Bay Area investors eye foreign products
Investors from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) have a preference for foreign products over local ones, finds new research.
UBP: Asian emerging markets under pressure
As a result of weaker growth, low vaccination rates and diverging monetary policies, Asian emerging markets will continue to experience portfolio outflows and sustained depreciatory pressures, according to Union Bancaire Privée (UBP).
Pictet AM bolsters China focus with first QDLP fund
Pictet Asset Management (Pictet AM) plans to deepen its footprint in China and offer a wider range of strategies via its first qualified domestic limited partnership (QDLP) product.
EquitiesFirst hires Singapore head
Equities First Holdings (EquitiesFirst) is bolstering its offering in Asia with the appointment of former Nomura Wealth Management executive Johnny Heng as managing director and head of Singapore.
A $12.4trn price-tag to green Asian transport
The cost for China, Japan and South Korea to create a net-zero transport sector is vast, according to ING research, making early action essential.
Mutual Fund Top Trumps – Emerging Markets
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two Emerging Markets Equity products: the JP Morgan Emerging Markets Equity Fund and the Schroder Emerging Markets Fund.
Pictet backs China bonds and stocks
With leading indicators for China suggesting only a temporary economic slowdown, there is reason for optimism in terms of the fixed income and equity markets, according to Pictet Asset Management (Pictet AM).
Deutsche Bank warns of huge investments to counter rising seas
To counter the impact of persistently rising sea levels, large investments will be needed, but also pose implications for portfolios, according to Deutsche Bank.
Chinese investors sharpen ESG focus
Amid robust demand for onshore retail funds by foreign fund houses, Chinese investors are paying closer attention to these managers’ ESG commitments.
