The bank is careful with themed funds, though it invests in two sustainable-themed products.
Category: Industry views
A look at NB’s mobility-themed fund
Self-driving cars are a fantastic investment story, but what are the risks? Yan Taw Boon, co-manager of Neuberger Berman’s mobility fund, explains.
Evaluating the ESG evaluators
A number of asset managers have been increasing their ESG capabilities, but are these hires senior enough to help drive investment decisions?
Are ‘fallen angels’ a concern?
BBB bonds have mushroomed and fixed income, particularly high yield, has become a hot asset class in Asia again, according to Rachel Harris, senior investment director for credit at Aviva Investors.
Watching risk in Vietnam
The main risk is not from the US-China trade tension, which Vietnam could actually benefit from, according to Quynh Le Yen, Ho Chi Minh-based portfolio manager at Dragon Capital.
Taiwan’s master agent dilemma
Should offshore fund managers set up their own master agent to distribute products, or use an existing one?
How fund managers get an edge in Taiwan
Some foreign managers have exited Taiwan’s growing fund market, but others have found ways to compete.
Video: TT International on China equities
China’s A-share companies are courting foreign investors after the recent index inclusion, says Marco Li, manager of the TT China Focus Fund.
Video: Legg Mason on Asia bonds
Despite risks, selected Asian local currency bonds present a value opportunity, according to Wontae Kim, research analyst at Legg Mason affiliate Western Asset Management.
ASI Thailand to build up fixed income
Thai investors are looking for less volatile assets after the stock market fell in 2018, according to Korawut Leenabanchong, country head of Aberdeen Standard Investments in Thailand.
