With interest rates near zero, the firm joins rivals in betting a Reits- and high yield-heavy strategy will appeal to income-hunting investors.
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Saxo and Blackrock launch ETF portfolios in Singapore
The firms believe that there is demand for ETF-based portfolios in the Lion City.
Northbound funds March outflows: $217m
The global market plunge in the first quarter prompted investors to reduce global exposure and put money into China via the Mutual Recognition of Funds (MRF) scheme, data shows.
Fixed income outflows hit $38.8bn
In Hong Kong and Singapore, investors exited many of the fixed income funds they had poured into previously when seeking income.
Invesco to launch bond fund in Hong Kong
The firm is betting that the fiscal stimulus provided by central banks will support investment grade corporate bonds.
PGI readies high yield fund in Hong Kong
As other firms warn on impending defaults, the Asian high yield fund gets approval for retail sale.
Moody eyes downgrade for China Everbright
China’s economic downturn will put pressure on management and performance fees, hitting asset management group China Everbright.
Value Partners in onshore fund push
In total, foreign players have launched nearly 80 onshore funds in the mainland via the PFM route.
Onshore fund approvals up in Q1
Foreign fund houses are increasingly launching onshore funds as China continues to open its financial services industry.
