DWS’ strategic alliance with Nippon Life dates back to 2018.
Author Archives: Thomas Blott
Originally from the UK, Thomas is a financial journalist with over 10 years’ experience including nine in Asia. He began his career at Euromoney Institutional Investor, completing the graduate scheme and going on to establish the Asia bureau for IJGlobal, the world’s foremost source of intelligence on the project finance market. After a stint at KPMG, he joined International Financing Review, which was originally owned by Thomson Reuters and later Refinitiv, where he managed the people & markets section in Asia. He joined Bonhill Group as regional editor for Asia in 2022, which includes oversight of Fund Selector Asia. He is a graduate of the University of Cambridge. Connect with him on LinkedIn here.
Study reveals ‘no relationship’ between credit ratings and ESG
The study from the IEEFA found that credit rating agencies do not look sufficiently at the long-term impact of ESG factors.
UBP overhauls investment services team
As part of the reorganisation, investment services leadership will no longer be concentrated at the regional level.
Standard Chartered teams up with Amundi on retail fund offering
The funds will be made available to retail investors in Hong Kong.
China attracts net equity inflows during Q4
The inflows came in response to China’s shift in policy on Covid-19.
Natixis Q&A: ‘Liquidity will be driven by ESG transparency and clarity’
Olivier Menard explains why last year’s fall in sustainable finance volumes will prove ephemeral.
Endowus appoints chief investment advisory officer
Hugh Chung brings with him more than 20 years of experience in asset management and financial advisory.
Singlife partners with Citi and BlackRock for asset management capabilities
The selection process led to a tender from 11 different front and back-office providers.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Fidelity versus Jupiter
FSA compares the Jupiter UK Alpha and Fidelity UK Special Situations funds.
