Former Blackrock Asia head has resurfaced to manage the Asia ex-Japan equities strategy for the UK hedge fund.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
GAM positive on EM FX
Economic growth is stronger than markets had expected, and the recovery has not yet been priced in many asset prices, according to a GAM Investments strategist.
HK’s private banks upbeat on China potential
An industry report finds that wealth managers in Hong Kong are placing their faith in mainland China and the Greater Bay Area (GBA) for asset growth.
Mirae Asset launches active funds in HK
The Korean asset manager has diversified away from its recent passive fund focus with offerings of two actively-managed growth equity products.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Franklin Templeton versus Loomis Sayles
FSA compares two US growth equities products: the Franklin US Opportunities Fund and the Natixis Loomis Sayles US Growth Equity Fund.
Manulife IM launches preferred feeder in Malaysia
The Toronto-based asset manager is offering a feeder fund that invests in an income-generating preference share product.
Janus Henderson launches bond funds in Singapore
The UK-based asset manager has been given regulatory approval to sell three seasoned bond products in the Lion City.
ASI and CCBI launch thematic ‘Belt and Road’ fund
Aberdeen Standard has partnered with CCB International AM to offer a fixed income product based on China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Asia fund selectors turn to gold
Asia’s third-party fund buyers have joined the gold rush, but retain their risk appetite, according to Last Word Media research.
SFC raises stakes on climate change
The Hong Kong regulator wants to force fund managers to include climate-related risks in their processes, and increase disclosure.
