Fund selector Asia presents Spotlight On – a multi-faceted, deep dive into investment themes and asset classes
Category: Asset Class in Focus
Don’t count out technology, Global X says
Investors are concerned about US President Biden’s plan of increasing corporate taxes, which are expected to hit the growthier parts of the market.
T Rowe Price forms HK distribution partnership
The Baltimore-based asset manager has inked its first Asia ex-Japan direct retail partnership to sell funds.
Deutsche PB prepares for a ‘new reality’
Changing personal and business behaviour, structural shifts and rising inequality shape the bank’s investment strategy in 2021.
M&G expects ‘more of the same’
The themes of last year will dominate 2021, but a narrow consensus view means investors should be cautious, according to the UK-based asset manager.
Gam bets on emerging markets
Four cyclical and three secular drivers support emerging market (EM) equities, according to Gam Investments.
Citi PB repositions portfolios for post-pandemic recovery
The underperforming equities of 2020 could become the winners this year, according to Citi Private Bank’s Asia investment strategist.
ETFs halt purchases of blacklisted China stocks
Blackrock and State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) will make no new investments in three Chinese telecommunication companies included in the US sanctioned list.
Pictet AM joins Asian income rush
Pictet Asset Management this week announced the launch of the Pictet Asian Bond Income, in a move to expand its Hong Kong-domiciled fund product range.
HSBC launches Asia high income fund
The multi-asset product aims to earn income from Asian high yield credit, Asian equities, listed property, and equity option premia.
