The chance of a US recession is rising, so multi-asset funds should aim to minimise losses rather than maximise returns, according to Schroders head of fixed income and multi-asset, Australia.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Axa vs Vanguard
FSA compares two US equity funds: the Axa World Funds Framlington American Growth Fund and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.
China’s bond index inclusion a game-changer
At least $150bn will flow into China’s bond markets as Chinese government securities are phased into the BBGA Index, according to HSBC Global Asset Management.
UBS makes new senior promotions in Asia
Marina Lui and Raymond Ang are among the beneficiaries of organisational changes at the Switzerland-based wealth manager.
Templeton taps Natixis for China WFOE chief
Franklin Templeton is expanding in China and expects to launch an onshore fund.
Millennials retain faith in human wealth advisers
The personal touch is preferred over AI technology, according to a survey of UK millennial investors.
How ESG factors can get messy
Claiming to incorporate ESG factors in investment processes is fashionable, but is hard to implement and even more difficult to evaluate the impact, according to a risk management software provider.
Ireland approves China Bond Connect
The Central Bank of Ireland has allowed Irish-domiciled Ucits and AIFs to invest in the Chinese interbank bond market via Bond Connect.
TMT fund sector is the standout performer
The tech sector has posted the best absolute and risk-adjusted returns during the past three years, despite its headline-grabbing volatility.
Bank of Singapore poaches Greater China specialist
20-year veteran Richard Hu joins Bank of Singapore’s Hong Kong office as Greater China market head.
