JP Morgan handily beat all rivals in gathering new assets in its Hong Kong-domiciled bond and mixed asset funds, as investors retreated from pure equity products, Morningstar data shows.
Category: Asset Class in Focus
GAM: Alts demand to continue in 2018
Alternatives, particularly infrastructure investments, are expected to see continued demand from professional investors, according to industry sources speaking at the recent Association of Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) roadshow.
China wants to convert SOE equity to HK listed shares
China’s regulator has proposed converting equity in Chinese firms into shares listed on the Hong Kong bourse in order to raise management incentive in some state-owned firms and improve earnings, said Nicholas Yeo, head of equities for China and Hong Kong at Aberdeen Standard Investments.
Allianz GI: China A-shares to shine in 2018
Earnings growth and reforms bode well for China A-shares, which are poised to outperform the major Asian equity markets this year, according to Raymond Chan, Allianz Global Investors’ chief investment officer for Asia-Pacific equities.
Bullish DBS says Asia optimism only beginning
The Hang Seng index set an historical record high this year, and investment strategists at DBS Private Bank expect it to run further due to increasing use of cross-border programmes by Chinese investors.
Which funds were most volatile in 2017?
In a year of extremely low volatility, gold and precious metals funds stand out as the most volatile, FE data shows.
Regulation a risk of investing in China tech
The tightening of regulations, particularly in online gaming and digital payments, is the top risk when investing in China’s technology companies, according to Eric Mok, senior executive director at Franklin Templeton Investments.
Asian bonds deserve a close look in 2018
Among higher-yielding investment choices, Asian local currency bonds have generated fairly consistent returns over the past years, said Kheng Siang Ng, Asia-Pacific head of fixed income at State Street Global Advisors (SSGA).
Franklin Templeton bullish on SEA banks
Infrastructure investments in Thailand and Indonesia are expected to boost demand for commercial financing and to benefit local banking sectors, according to Eric Mok, a senior executive director at Franklin Templeton Investments.
HK ETFs show net outflows in 2017
Investors in Hong Kong and China ETFs cashed in profits in 2017, which resulted in net outflows from the passive products, data from Morningstar shows.
