Although they still form a small part of the market, challenger banks are using digital payments as a gateway to wealth management growth, according to a KPMG report.
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Net outflows from Chinese equity ETFs continue
Hong Kong-domiciled ETFs tracking onshore and offshore Chine indices have suffered year-to-date outflows of $400m and $200m respectively, according to Morningstar.
Allianz X leads WeLab’s latest funding round
The digital investment unit of Allianz group intends to partner with the Hong Kong-based fintech firm to develop a wealth management platform.
ESG investment could boost Asia growth
Interest in ESG investing in the region may increasingly be driven by its contribution to sustain overall levels of economic growth, according to a report by Deutsche Bank (DB) Chief Investment Office.
Gam picks Asia bonds over the rest
Asia has the best emerging market opportunities as global economies enter the recovery phase, according to the Zurich-based asset manager.
M&G favours EM debt
Valuations of high yield emerging market sovereign and corporate bonds are still attractive despite significant spread tightening, according to the UK asset manager.
Rapid progress to carbon neutrality underway
European companies are ahead on the path towards achieving net zero emissions, but Asia-Pacific firms are catching up, according to a Fidelity survey.
Hang Seng Index revamped
The number of constituents in Hong Kong’s benchmark will be increased to better represent mainland China technology stocks.
T Rowe Price opens Shanghai office
The US asset manager will focus on expanding its mainland China research coverage.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Blackrock versus Capital Group
FSA compares two multi asset products: the Blackrock ESG Multi Asset Fund and the Capital Group Global Allocation Fund.
