The power of bank distributors inflates mutual fund costs in Hong Kong and elsewhere in Asia, but regulators are getting tougher on transparency, according to a Morningstar report.
Category: Markets
Why no one has launched an ESG ETF in Hong Kong
Separately, leveraged and inverse (L&I) products and a number of China-focused thematic ETFs have grown popular in Hong Kong.
First State aims for Singapore retail
First State Stewart is awaiting regulatory approval for three products aimed at retail investors, including a China A-shares fund.
Singapore robo aims high with income portfolio
Taking the robo value proposition higher, a Singapore firm promises to deliver 3.75% per annum in addition to capital appreciation.
Janus Henderson launches thematic funds in Singapore
The funds are now available to Singapore retail investors and have been submitted to the SFC for sale in Hong Kong.
More thematic funds to roll out in Singapore
Amundi subsidiary CPR Asset Management intends to launch a series of thematic funds to Singapore’s retail investors.
Eastspring launches another FMP in Taiwan
Eastspring hopes to tap into Asian investors’ strong demand for fixed maturity products.
Taiwan’s onshore funds gain traction
The popularity of fixed income ETFs is narrowing the gap between onshore and offshore funds in Taiwan, according to Morningstar.
Hong Kong investors eye Portugal transfer scheme
As social unrest continues, Hong Kong’s high net worth investors are warming to Portugal’s residence scheme aimed at attracting overseas money.
Hong Kong’s wealthy look for healthcare impact
However, in the SAR, sustainable investing is still all about returns.
