UNPRI signatories will now be vetted to ensure they are genuinely implementing the ESG-focused principles, rather than just signing up for marketing purposes.
Category: Asset Class in Focus
J Safra Sarasin sticks with US equities
The bank believes US company earnings will continue to grow despite the record length of the S&P’s bull run, according to Jan Amrit Poser, the bank’s chief strategist and head of sustainability.
Diversifying with multi-asset in changing times
Changes in the dynamic between bonds and equities seen for the last 20 years, where they tended to respond to important news by moving in opposing directions, have an impact on traditional multi-asset strategies.
UBS mass market push ends with robo-advisor sale
The Swiss bank was ‘out of its comfort zone’ with the Smartwealth launch.
Another China ETF exits HK
GF International Investment Management has decided to delist its China-focused ETF in Hong Kong, according to records from the Hong Kong Exchange.
Thailand’s foreign fund assets continue surge
Assets in foreign investment funds in Thailand soared 60% to $17bn this year compared to 2016 as Thai investor appetite for global funds continues to rise.
Funds that outran the S&P bull market
The S&P 500 bull run has become the longest in US history. Which funds for sale in Hong Kong and Singapore have beaten the S&P since 2009?
How M&G sees yield vs capital gains
High yield bonds are the best performing asset class within fixed income year-to-date, but higher capital gains are in investment grade bonds, according to Pierre Chartres, London-based fixed income specialist at M&G Investments.
Local business drives Hong Kong equity funds
Hong Kong equity funds with low exposure to mainland-linked companies, such as a product from First State, sit at the top of the performance chart in the sector, according to FE Analytics.
Nikko bets on domestic consumer plays
Online shopping in China is growing, creating loyal internet consumers who are increasingly spending at small retailers, according to Grace Yan, Hong Kong-based portfolio manager at Nikko Asset Management.
