Large-scale bankruptcies in the financial services industry and growing unethical behaviour are likely as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a CFA Institute survey of members.
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UBS AM bullish on Asian high yield
Asia sub-investment grade bond yields trade at a premium to US and European high yield, despite better credit fundamentals and a more stable market structure, says UBS AM’s Apac fixed income head.
UBP re-anchors portfolios
Investors should seek new ways to protect their portfolios and to generate returns, according to Union Bancaire Privée (UBP).
Apac set to grow AUM 10% a year
Online sales and sub-advisory mandates are driving Apac’s fund distribution growth, according to a Broadridge report.
T Rowe Price positive on Hong Kong
Low valuations, strong free cash flow and selective sectors can support a continued rally in Asia-Pacific markets, despite short-term uncertainty and further volatility, according to T Rowe Price strategists.
Eastspring identifies A-share opportunities
The Covid-19 outbreak has significantly impacted the Chinese economy, but it is unlikely to undermine the country’s structural drivers, according to Eastspring Investments’s China equities CIO.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Morgan Stanley IM versus Pictet AM
FSA compares two global equity funds that focus on leading brands: the Morgan Stanley Global Brands Fund and the Pictet Premium Brands Fund.
Lu International gains HK licences
The subsidiary of China online wealth management firm Lufax can now tap Hong Kong retail customers after receiving regulatory approval.
HKEX plans green bond platform
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) says it will launch a central hub for data and information on sustainable and green finance investments later this year.
JPMAM promotes China bond fund
The benchmark-agnostic product can invest in onshore and offshore China fixed income securities to generate high income, according to the fund managers.
