Although Europe and the US dominate the passive sustainable fund sector, new products have gained traction in China.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
JPMAM launches ESG bond fund in Singapore
JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has registered its Global Bond Opportunities Sustainable Fund for sale to retail investors in the Lion City.
Hong Kong’s investors add risk
Retail investors in the SAR expect double-digit returns as many shift to riskier assets despite Covid-19, according to a global survey.
Vanguard leaves Hong Kong
The US asset manager will close its Hong Kong ETF business and move its regional HQ to Shanghai.
ASI launches Asian ESG fund
A new Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) Sicav will focus on Apac companies aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Pandemic boosts ESG sentiment in Singapore
The Covid-19 dislocation will accelerate the adoption of ESG principled investing and the deployment of more tech, according to Singapore’s asset managers.
China approves Blackrock wealth management JV
The Chinese regulator has given the go-ahead for Blackrock and Temasek to form a wealth management joint venture (JV) with China Construction Bank (CCB).
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Fidelity versus First State
FSA compares two Asia ex-Japan equity products: the Fidelity Asia Focus Fund and the First State Asian Equity Plus Fund.
EFGAM prepares another FMP launch
The HK asset management arm of Zurich-based EFG International plans to launch its second fixed maturity product (FMP) this year.
HK investors seek more diversified products
Investors in the SAR are becoming more sophisticated, but local brokerages are struggling to catch up, according to a Broadridge Financial report.
