The region has diverse regulatory regimes, and there are clear leaders and laggards, Sustainalytics finds.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
Gam opens Singapore office
The Swiss-based asset manager has also hired a business development head for Southeast Asia.
Goldman Sachs sets up wealth JV with China partner
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has gained preliminary approval to form a wealth management joint venture with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC).
Shariah investing grows in Southeast Asia
The retail sector offers product innovation and partnership opportunities.
JPMAM turns cautious on Asia stocks
The asset manager sees several headwinds facing Asian equity markets.
FSA People Moves (19 May – 25 May 2021)
Credit Suisse alts move to Hong Kong; Citi PB expansion; Aviva Singlife poachs from DBS; HSBC AM climatech build-out; Alllianz GI appointment.
Crypto retail trading ban in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s financial regulator has proposed restrictions on cryptocurrency exchanges in the territory.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Ninety One versus Threadneedle
FSA compares two UK equities products: the Ninety One UK Alpha Fund and the Threadneedle UK Select Fund.
Pandemic as a catalyst for ESG focus
A survey finds that Covid-19 has prompted private-banking clients to turn to ESG for positive impact and risk management.
Mutual Fund Top Trumps – Mixed Assets
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two China equities products: the Franklin Templeton Global Balanced Fund and the Schroder ISF Global Multi-Asset Income Fund.