FSA compares two European (ex-UK) small-cap equity products: the Barings Europe Select Trust and the Merian Europe (ex UK) Smaller Companies.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
Seeking alternative sources of return
Investors are likely to face disappointing returns from developed markets over the next decade, but Asia ex-Japan equities could be a bright spot, according to JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM)’s long-term projections.
Hong Kong investors embrace tech platforms
Hong Kong investors remain proactive investors despite Covid-19, a Calastone survey found.
Making a case for Asian credit
On a risk-adjusted basis, Asian fixed income offer the best returns across the global credit spectrum, according to a Gam Investments fund manager.
Man GLG launches Asia ex-Japan strategy
Former Blackrock Asia head has resurfaced to manage the Asia ex-Japan equities strategy for the UK hedge fund.
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.