The collapse of global stock prices has delivered a sharp jolt to fund categories that had been buoyed by optimism at the start of the year.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Aberdeen Standard versus First State
FSA compares two Asia Pacific ex-Japan equity products: the Aberdeen Standard Sicav I Asia Pacific Equity Fund and the First State Asian Equity Plus Fund.
T Rowe Price finds value in China
The recent turbulence in China and other parts of Asia represent a buying opportunity, says a fixed income fund manager at the firm.
Asia employs more female fund managers
Globally, the gender-balance in the fund industry looks much like it did 20 years ago, but Asia has moved ahead of other regions, according to Morningstar.
Reports: Asia demand for green investments soars
Portfolio diversification benefits and better financial returns are driving allocations to sustainable assets, supported by a raft of regulatory initiatives, according to two separate reports.
JPMAM sticks with Asia growth conviction
The coronavirus outbreak is not a reason to deviate from a conviction in the region’s structural transformation, according to portfolio manager Joanna Kwok.
Thematic funds warning
It is important for investors to understand if a theme is a valid strategy for the long-term or just a short-term fad, according to a Morningstar report.
Newton IM rides out China market volatility
China’s consumer-led growth trajectory will endure despite the current problems, and there are still investment opportunities in key sectors, according to Newton Investment Management.
JPMAM ramps up its ESG credentials
The latest initiatives include launching a proprietary ESG scoring system that uses machine learning and focuses on climate risks.
Hong Kong annual fund flows hit record high
For asset managers’ Hong Kong marketing teams, the year was all about bond funds.
