The world’s biggest asset manager is confident that Chinese companies are improving ESG practices and disclosures.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
Thailand’s fund industry grows
Foreign equity funds were the main beneficiaries of inflows in the 1st quarter 2021, according to Morningstar.
Bite attracts new investment
The wealthtech that formed an Asian partnership last year has closed its pre-series A+ funding.
US firms lead China asset management charge
Z-Ben’s 2021 rankings show most foreign managers in China enjoying score increases, pointing to strong competition across business lines.
Asian investors struggle to find ESG products
There is a disconnect between intentions and actions among the region’s investors, according to a HSBC Asset Management (AM) survey.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: BNP Paribas versus Pictet
FSA compares two environmental themed equity products: the BNP Paribas Global Environmental Classic Fund and the Pictet Global Environmental Opportunities Fund.
Change at the top of China rankings
UBS Asset Management (UBS AM) loses first position in Broadridge’s China Power Ranking.
BMO retreats home
Bank of Montreal (BMO) has discarded its Hong Kong-listed ETFs and has also agreed to sell its EMEA asset management business.
Citi includes ESG scores in fund platform
It will allow the bank’s asset manager clients to analyse the sustainability exposure of their holdings.
Asia remains most expensive region: report
Shanghai clinches top spot from Hong Kong for prices of luxury goods and services, according to Julius Baer.
