Hong Kong dollar bond funds have remained firm amid the recent bout of volatility in the normally staid currency.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
Pictet WM takes on ‘reasonable risk’
The Geneva-based wealth manager is raising exposure to emerging markets and expects the dollar will weaken as US interest rates stay on hold.
Handful of UK funds defy Brexit
Unsurprisingly, UK equities have underperformed other markets since the Brexit referendum, but a few funds have defied the trend.
Investors give thumbs up to Modi ahead of polls
Indian funds have produced solid returns during Modi’s prime ministerial tenure, but there are doubts that his mixed performance will retain the confidence of his electorate.
Brown Advisory opens Asia office
The US investment firm hangs out its shingle in Singapore to service Apac clients.
Mostly tailwinds for China corporate bonds
China corporate bonds offer heady yields and the default rate last year was only 1%, but very high turnover is involved in Neuberger Berman’s China bond strategy.
BOS Wealth opens in Luxembourg
Bank of Singapore, the private banking arm of OCBC Bank, officially launched its wealth management subsidiary, BOS Wealth Management Europe (BOSWM), to build up its client base on the continent.
Jupiter’s Darwall to step back from flagship Europe funds
Mark Nichols joins from Columbia Threadneedle to replace veteran Alexander Darwall as manager of two European funds available in Asia.
Searching for incremental yield
Dedicated high yield bond portfolios have boasted the best returns among fixed income funds during the past decade.
Time to prepare for end of economic cycle
But dovish central banks are supporting risk assets and there are still opportunities for tactical investment, according to JP Morgan Asset Management’s (JPMAM) chief Asia market strategist.
