Record defaults last year have reduced investor demand for onshore Chinese bonds, according to Moody’s, yet funds prepare for inflows following the index inclusion.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
Sharp drop in annual earnings for Jupai
The NYSE-listed Chinese wealth management provider posted a net loss in 2018 on lower revenues and higher costs.
UBS heads list of foreign managers in China
UBS Asset Management is the best performing overseas fund manager in China for the second consecutive year, according to Z-Ben Advisors’ fourth annual assessment.
The sparse emerging Asia fund category
Emerging Asia funds are an attractive alternative to Asia equity products, but unfortunately there are too few available to consumers.
Taiwan regulatory boost to bond ETF market
Restrictions on overseas investments by Taiwanese insurers has led to the rapid growth of the local bond ETF market.
Blackrock hires Tony Tang to lead China efforts
Tony Tang Xiaodong will supervise the US firm’s long-term business strategy in China as the country opens up its financial sector to foreign players.
Value Partners set to launch Asia innovation fund
The fund will focus on undervalued stocks of companies that are believed to be transforming their sectors.
Asia’s fund selectors prefer home-based assets
Data collected by Last Word Research shows support for Asian bonds and equities, although concerns persist about the macroeconomic outlook.
Finisterre EM bond fund’s tactical de-risking
Despite a 25% cash position and holdings in scandal-ridden 1MDB and Esal, the fund has so far fared better than the category average.
Hong Kong demands transparency on ESG claims
To combat greenwashing, funds with ESG mandates are required to show how they include environment, social and governance factors in the investment approach, according to the SFC.
