After doubling year-on-year in 2014, the bank’s discretionary business in Asia grew 50% this year, said Patrick Grossholz, Asia-Pacific head of investment management.
Category: Industry views
BSI adds hedge and RMB products
BSI Bank has increased its fund offerings with two recent additions, said Wendy Lim, a fund advisor for BSI Bank in Singapore.
Are EM equities going to surprise in 2016?
Typically shunned by investors, emerging markets may be ready for a second look in 2016.
Indian equities: Three views moving into 2016
Are Indian equities expected to outperform in 2016 compared to 2015?
Stock-picking while Vietnam rises (again)
After past disappointments, the economy and markets have recalibrated and the country has some strong tailwinds, said Thu Nguyen, lead portfolio manager of Vina Capital’s VCG Partners Vietnam Fund.
Credit Suisse CIO: fixed income in sunset days
The appeal of the fixed income proposition has waned, but European equities are expected to have strong performance in 2016, according to John Woods, chief investment officer for Asia-Pacific at Credit Suisse Private Bank.
FE launches HK advisory services
FE Advisory Asia will provide research and model portfolio services to address the growing number of funds in the SFC-authorised universe.
UBS WM bullish on Europe, China
A strong overweight on equities in Europe and a surprising move on emerging markets are among UBS’s allocation calls for 2016, according to Patrick Grossholz, Asia-Pacific head of investment management.
Japan and Europe retain favoured status after rate hike
Industry sources say that the Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to increase interest rates by 0.25% tilts their preference toward developed market equities and the banking sector.
India’s growth momentum lifts equity funds
For funds invested in Indian equities, 2015 is shaping out to be a good year as the country shows that it is able to reward investors with its resilient domestic consumer base.
