More Apac investors rank themselves as “fairly aggressive” when making portfolio decisions compared with their European peers, according to a new survey.
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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.
HSBC AM makes alts push with new real estate team
A new direct real estate team at HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM) is part of the bank’s strategy to build out its alternatives business across Apac.
HK regulator supports digital access for retail investors
Online wealth management platforms have made investment easier for individuals, with positive initiatives such as personalisation to come, according to Hong Kong’s chief fintech regulator.
DWS awaits continued Chinese regulatory uncertainty
Chinese equity performance has suffered amid tightened monetary policies and regulatory measures that rattled investor sentiment, says DWS Group.
Asian high yield on path to ESG upgrades
Despite their relatively lower rating today, real estate companies are on an upward ESG trajectory in Asia’s bond market, argues Haitong International (Haitong) and Tabula Investment Management (Tabula).
HK funds ready to offer to China investors
Most funds will have a RMB share class when they are offered through the Wealth Management Connect (WMC) scheme.
Covid speeds up ESG investing
Investors have shown greater interest in investing in sustainable funds over the past year, Cerulli Associates’ recent report shows.
Company engagement encourages sustainability
Instead of divesting from companies that do not operate sustainably, it is better to persuade companies to adopt sustainable practices, argues St James’ Place (SJP).
LSEG sets up sustainable fintech unit in Singapore
The operation is part of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Labs network.
SFC gives green light to two Pictet ESG funds
The Pictet Global Thematic Opportunities Fund and the Pictet Human Fund are the latest additions to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) green fund list.
