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Author Archives: Rupert Walker
HSBC readies bond funds for onshore investors
The HSBC Asia High Income Bond Fund is one of three similar products which the firm plans to distribute via the MRF scheme.
JOHCM: digital disrupters will forge ahead
The Covid-19 pandemic and its economic consequences are accelerating trends already in progress, according to a JOHCM Asia ex Japan senior fund manager.
BEA reassures Asia bond investors
Asia bond valuations are appealing, but liquidity needs to return to the market before investors are convinced, according to BEA Union Investments’ fixed income head.
Pinebridge joins Asia bond fan club
Economic fundamentals, cheap valuations and market structure combine to buttress China and Asia credit, according to Pinebridge Investments’ Asia ex-Japan fixed income head.
JOHCM positions global fund for post-coronavirus world
Structural transformations already underway will accelerate as a result of the global pandemic, according to senior fund manager Christopher Lees.
Hong Kong funds see huge outflows
Funds network Calastone processed its highest ever level of monthly net redemptions from Hong Kong funds in March.
Asia fund selectors tilt towards Apac ex-Japan equities
Despite their pessimistic macroeconomic outlook, Asia’s third-party fund buyers are positive on China and Asia-Pacific ex-Japan equities, according to Last Word Media research.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Aberdeen Standard versus BNY Mellon
FSA compares two global equity products: the Aberdeen Standard Sicav I World Equity Fund and the BNY Mellon Long Term Global Equity Fund.
Blackrock Asia EM head exits
Andrew Swan leaves Blackrock after nine years managing the firm’s flagship Asian equity funds.
