Fund managers believe emerging market debt looks more attractive in 2017, although China is still a big concern.
Category: Industry views
Goldman Sachs AM defends global REITs
Higher interest rates do not impact real estate investment trust (REIT) fundamentals over the long term, unlike other bond proxies, said Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Hong Kong-based portfolio manager Frankie Lee.
Greater transparency tops wealth manager’s challenges in 2017
The upcoming Common Reporting System (CRS) is set to pose “fundamental changes” to the wealth management industry both regionally and globally in 2017, said Kevin Liem, CIO at TTG Wealth Management.
OMGI: Gold is money, not vice versa
The relationship between interest rates and inflation is what matters for gold investors, said OMGI’s Ned Naylor-Leyland, who remains positive on gold despite wide expectations for rising rates.
Asia’s wealth managers on 2017
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.
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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.
