Very high market volatility and falling interest rates are creating an attractive environment for fixed maturity products.
Category: Markets
Hong Kong family office shifts focus to Singapore
Raffles Family Office expects to more than double AUM this year, even after putting mainland plans on hold.
Singapore robo eyes firms outside Asia
Separately, a number of Asia-based robo-advisory firms have already partnered with banks in the region.
China cushion for Apac equity funds
The most resilient Asia-Pacific ex-Japan funds this year have had high exposure to China and Hong Kong, and have avoided Asean.
A look at BNPP’s concentrated China fund
The coronavirus appears to have passed peak infection in China, according to the fund manager, who explains her strategy and how China’s ‘transformative’ companies have been an alpha source.
Survey: China AMs rank low for ESG
Two Chinese asset managers were included in a survey of 75 leading firms – and they didn’t distinguish themselves, according to a responsible investment report.
Nomura AM launches impact fund in Singapore
The fund, run in partnership with American Century Investments, will be guided by UN sustainable development goals.
Malaysian firm partners with Alliance Bernstein
RHB AM expects that it will be able to attract RM 100m ($23.7m) for its US-focused income fund in the next couple of months.
DWS sees opportunity in China’s waste
After the coronavirus spread is under control, the firm believes China’s focus will turn to increasing investment in sanitation and waste treatment.
JPM AM to launch two equity products in Singapore
Although general sentiment is pessimistic, JP Morgan Asset Management is awaiting approval to sell two funds to retail investors.
