HSBC Private Bank has been reprimanded and fined for failing to record around 6000 client order phone calls in two separate incidents over a 10-month period.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
ASI and First State profit from A-share surge
Inefficiencies in China’s onshore equity markets give quality-focussed foreign investors an edge, according to leading fund managers.
T Rowe Price bullish on Asia credit
Despite China’s slowing GDP growth, Asia bonds are worth a look in the search for yield, according to T Rowe Price.
Legg Mason favours barbell bond strategy
Risk assets, including emerging market currencies, should be balanced by US Treasury holdings, argues the Baltimore-based fund manager.
Asia AUM growth slumped in 2018
The region had its slowest growth in assets under management for six years, but retail demand continues to fuel China flows, according to a McKinsey report released today.
Janus Henderson launches thematic funds in Singapore
The funds are now available to Singapore retail investors and have been submitted to the SFC for sale in Hong Kong.
DBS launches hybrid robo-advisor
The bank takes aim at retail investors with robo technology and in Taiwan, Legg Mason partners to set up a robo-advisor.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: First State versus JP Morgan
FSA compares two India equity products: the First State Indian Subcontinent Fund and the JP Morgan India Fund.
China A-shares push through headwinds
Despite a wide range of destabilising macro troubles, Chinese domestic shares are well-supported by structural growth and official policies.
Eastspring launches another FMP in Taiwan
Eastspring hopes to tap into Asian investors’ strong demand for fixed maturity products.
