FSA compares two global fixed income funds: the Jupiter Dynamic Bond Fund and the Pimco GIS Total Return Bond Fund.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
China set to outgrow EM indices
Chinese equites should be treated as a separate investment “sleeve” as their weighting within EM indices approaches 50%, according to JP Morgan Asset Management.
BNPP AM poaches new Taiwan head
Rick Chen moves from Fidelity to take over as chief executive officer of BNP Paribas Asset Management’s Taiwan business.
Liquidity warning on China property bond issuers
Investors are likely to differentiate further between high and low quality China property bonds following the recent restrictions on offshore issuance.
VP Bank poaches intermediaries head from EFG
Thomas Jost will join VP Bank’s Singapore branch as head of intermediaries.
Market turmoil hits Hong Kong AUM
Despite net inflows, assets under management in Hong Kong declined 5% year-on-year in 2018, according to a Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) survey.
Asia’s selectors turn positive on China equities
Despite caution about the macroeconomic outlook, Asia fund selectors have a positive tilt to some key risk assets, according to Last Word Media research.
RMB bond funds struggle despite index inclusion
The phased addition of China government bonds (CGBs) into Bloomberg’s leading benchmark index has so far failed to boost RMB dedicated fixed income funds.
Mixed reviews for Blackrock, Pimco EM funds
Morningstar emphasised the importance of management strength and stability in its June ratings review of mutual funds.
Tech, emerging Europe outperform in 1H
The stragglers are funds focussed on Asia where the Sino-US trade conflict has taken the greatest toll on asset prices.
