Manulife Asset Management and Trust has launched eight mutual fund products since setting up locally in 2017.
Category: Markets
China, Japan to launch ETF Connect
Firms interested in joining the scheme will need to apply for an investment quota from China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE).
Taiwan regulatory boost to bond ETF market
Restrictions on overseas investments by Taiwanese insurers has led to the rapid growth of the local bond ETF market.
Thailand’s offshore funds up in Q1
Foreign funds sold in Thailand had an increase in NAV in the first quarter, while ESG fund assets were also up.
Philippines’ Union Bank launches private banking arm
The bank intends to use its strategic alliance with Lombard Odier to try and grow AUM by 25% per annum.
Watching risk in Vietnam
The main risk is not from the US-China trade tension, which Vietnam could actually benefit from, according to Quynh Le Yen, Ho Chi Minh-based portfolio manager at Dragon Capital.
Taiwan’s master agent dilemma
Should offshore fund managers set up their own master agent to distribute products, or use an existing one?
How fund managers get an edge in Taiwan
Some foreign managers have exited Taiwan’s growing fund market, but others have found ways to compete.
ASI Thailand to build up fixed income
Thai investors are looking for less volatile assets after the stock market fell in 2018, according to Korawut Leenabanchong, country head of Aberdeen Standard Investments in Thailand.
LGT launches wealth business in Thailand
Other foreign private banks have also taken advantage of the growing wealth in Thailand.
