Continued demand for fossil fuels among fast developing nations is boosting returns for funds that track coal miners, but perhaps it’s time to start taking profits.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
Pictet WM shakes up Asia senior management
Tee Fong-Seng has been poached from EFG to take over as CEO of PWM in Asia, as the Geneva-based firm also lures 19 bankers from rival CS.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Fidelity versus Merian
FSA compares two global equity income products: the Fidelity Global Dividend Fund and the Merian Global Equity Income Fund.
Hong Kong stocks battered
Ongoing protests and the trade dispute have hit the local market, but diversified Hong Kong equity funds remain resilient, shored up by mainland allocations.
Gold regains is shine
The recent rise in the price of the traditional safe haven asset class has excited dedicated gold-bugs.
Eastspring set to buy Thanachart Fund Management
It will be the second purchase of a Thai asset manager within a year by the Singapore-based firm.
JPMAM: ESG enhances fixed income performance
Data suggests an ESG overlay improves returns and and reduces volatility for corporate bond investors, according to quantitative research by JP Morgan Asset Management.
Pictet to launch in-house EM bond fund in Asia
The “liquid global macro emerging market long-short fixed income” strategy aims to generate 6-8% gross return above overnight Libor.
Blackrock’s China equities head departs
Morningstar ends coverage of the flagship BGF China fund following Helen Zhu’s exit, citing concerns about investment process and a lack of confidence in the management of the fund.
FMPs maintain haven appeal
Aviva Investors is the latest fund manager to launch a fixed maturity product to meet investor demand for income and safety.