The most resilient Asia-Pacific ex-Japan funds this year have had high exposure to China and Hong Kong, and have avoided Asean.
Category: Markets
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.
T Rowe Price finds value in China
The recent turbulence in China and other parts of Asia represent a buying opportunity, says a fixed income fund manager at the firm.
The ups and downs of operating in Taiwan
Thirty offshore funds were liquidated last year, including 12 from Jupiter AM, which decided to exit the market.
GF International to launch income fund in Hong Kong
The Guangzhou-based asset manager is ready to provide its second fund for Hong Kong’s retail investors.
