Nigel Faulkner, head of global technology at T Rowe Price, sees artificial intelligence as a solid support technology, but he believes it is unlikely AI will be making final investment decisions.
Category: Industry views
Natixis AM to expand client base in Asia
Natixis Asset Management, which will be rebranded as Ostrum Asset Management on 3 April, aims to expand its AUM coming from the private and retail banking segments in Asia, according to Fabrice Chemouny, Hong Kong-based head of Asia-Pacific of the firm’s holding company, Natixis Investment Managers.
Aberdeen Standard: SRI is not ESG
While ESG has become an inherent part of risk management, SRI (socially responsible investment) products are, by comparison, designed to meet the demand of specific investors, Aberdeen Standard’s William Scholes told FSA.
Will the passive run in EM equities continue?
Are emerging market small caps a better bet than the large cap counterparts that passive products focus on? Will Ballard, head of emerging market and Asia Pacific equities at Aviva, explains why he believes they are.
Video: BNP Paribas on water and ESG
Oscar Yang, research analyst and portfolio manager at Impax Asset Management. discusses the firm’s water equity portfolio, which uses an ESG screen to invest in the equities of water companies.
Video: Hermes IM on ESG investing
Lewis Grant, director and senior portfolio manager at Hermes Investment Management, answers three questions about his approach to ESG investing.
Jupiter ‘not afraid of duration’
Emerging market bonds with long duration present opportunity rather than risk, argues Alejandro Arevalo, fund manager at Jupiter AM, as additional interest rate hikes in the US this year are not likely.
HK’s non-ETF robo-advisor
Yunfeng Financial Group is using a proprietary fund selection process to add actively-managed funds from key managers to its robo-advisor Youyu Wealth, according to Li Ting, the firm’s CEO.
Mifid II brings dilemma to Asian firms
Europe’s Mifid II requires Asian fund managers to decide whether to treat European clients differently from others in terms of transparency, investor protection and cost of research.
Allianz GI bangs short duration drum
The demand for short-duration products is expected to pick up this year amid rising interest rates and several firms, including Allianz GI, have launched relevant products.
