Separately, leveraged and inverse (L&I) products and a number of China-focused thematic ETFs have grown popular in Hong Kong.
Category: Industry views
Boutique PB hopes to fill WM niche
Despite Asia’s talent shortage and competitive landscape, the Singapore arm of Liechtenstein-based VP Bank aims to be a wealth management specialist.
Asia bonds in a ‘rare sweet spot’: Western Asset
Key risks for the asset class have subsided in synch, creating favourable conditions, according to the Legg Mason affiliate firm.
UBS WM remains positive on China equities
Corporate earnings growth and government policies support Chinese equity allocations, the UBS CIO advises its wealthy clients.
DBS cautions on ETF-driven risk
The bank’s head of fund selection warned that certain triggers could result in strong ‘indiscriminate’ ETF outflows that will impact markets.
Should investors start allocating to equities?
Yield-seeking investors can find opportunities outside the fixed income universe, according to Alliance Bernstein.
Nikko picks specific onshore bonds
China’s onshore defaults will surpass last year’s total, but Wong Yii Hui said her highly-concentrated portfolio avoids certain companies.
ESG disclosure is not one-way
Fund managers are also responsible for setting expectations on how companies should disclose ESG information, SSGA says.
Gam manager loads up on China
The new portfolio manager has recently moved from under- to overweight China equities, citing “compelling value”.
Robo targets ‘emerging HNWIs’
The market segment is believed to be underserved by boutique wealth managers.
