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Michelle joined Fund Selector Asia as a reporter in 2021, covering asset and wealth management in Asia. Prior to joining FSA, she was a TV reporter and anchor at Hong Kong International Business Channel. She is a graduate of Hong Kong Baptist University, majoring in journalism. Connect with her on Twitter or LinkedIn.
Climate and biodiversity top engagement priorities for Southeast Asia investors
Schroders study finds 30% most concerned about climate issues.
BNY Mellon remains cautious on Chinese equities
Given the strong US dollar and economic slowdown in developed markets, the outlook for emerging markets (EM) remains tricky, said BNY Mellon Investment Management (BNY Mellon IM).
T Rowe Price, UBS GWM, JP Morgan make senior Asia appointments
T Rowe Price hires regional head of intermediary; UBS Global Wealth Management (GWM) strengthens alternatives team; JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) adds senior credit specialist.
AllianzGI backs Chinese stocks
The internet, property and energy sectors are likely to perform in the second half of this year, said the German asset manager.
JP Morgan debuts first thematic sustainable fund in Hong Kong
The US fund house has partnered with Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) to launch the JPMorgan Sustainable Infrastructure Fund.
Greater Bay Area attracts climate transition index
The S&P BOCHK China Hong Kong Greater Bay Area Net Zero 2050 Climate Transition Index aligns companies in the area with the 2050 sustainability goals.
Investing in value to pre-empt soft-landing
Companies with resilient income and predictable cash flow are likely to be robust in the second half of this year, says the UBS Global Wealth Management chief investment office (UBS GWM CIO).
Hong Kong virtual bank launches digital wealth manager
WeLab Bank becomes the first virtual bank in Asia to launch a digital wealth advisory service
A ‘paradigm shift’ in stewardship in China
Domestic fund managers in China that tend to avoid voting against management are beginning to ‘move the needle’.
