FSA asked Asia’s fund selector community for their opinions on key issues coming in 2017. We present views from Hang Seng, Mercer, Tri-Lake and OCBC.
Category: Industry views
What does the industry think? 12 December
FSA has managed to find a bold group of industry thinkers who are unafraid to speak their minds on crucial industry topics. This week: Research commentary
PGI targets Asia wholesale segment
The firm aims to get its funds on the shelves of key private bank distributors for the wholesale segment, and it has made key senior hires this year to drive efforts.
China’s Harvest to launch UCITs funds
Harvest Global Investments head of business development, Ashley Dale, said the firm will be launching new products and building its brand regardless of current market appetite.
What does the industry think? 05 December
FSA has managed to find a bold group of industry thinkers who are unafraid to speak their minds on crucial industry topics. This week: Management charge split
East Capital sees Russia warming trend
The Russian market is up 37% year-to-date and the economy is moving from recession to growth. Tim Umberger, senior adviser to East Capital, is optimistic about 2017.
SJP builds out Asia presence
St James’s Place has doubled its adviser numbers in Asia and is planning to extend the base from expats to local HNWI, said Mike Gravestock, partnership director for Asia and international.
What does the industry think? 28 November
FSA has managed to find a bold group of industry thinkers who are unafraid to speak their minds on crucial industry topics. This week: Volatile macro events
Citi: Sector investing focus for 2017
Sector investing may come back in 2017 and an EM `stability premium’ could develop as the grand economic ideas of the new US administration are put into practice. Roger Bacon, Citi Private Bank’s Asia-Pacific head of managed investment, explains to FSA the 2017 landscape from a fund selector’s perspective.
Deutsche AM: China’s A-shares now in the spotlight
Sean Taylor, CIO Asia Pacific for Deutsche Asset Management, reveals his views on China equities for 2017.
