Following its partnership with BOCHK AM, KL-based Areca Capital is considering a similar arrangement with Value Partners.
Category: Markets
HKIFA slams Hong Kong’s ‘boilerplate’ ESG reporting
Investors need clearer understanding about how ESG principles are deployed in listed companies, and the board of directors should take responsibility, argues the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA).
BNPP AM poaches new Taiwan head
Rick Chen moves from Fidelity to take over as chief executive officer of BNP Paribas Asset Management’s Taiwan business.
Market turmoil hits Hong Kong AUM
Despite net inflows, assets under management in Hong Kong declined 5% year-on-year in 2018, according to a Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) survey.
Malaysia’s Maybank to tap wealthy Filipinos
The bank joins a number of wealth and asset managers that have recently set up in the country.
Mirae joins thematic ETF trend in Hong Kong
Assets of three other China-focused thematic ETFs have already passed the break-even mark.
Pru Life to launch AM firm in the Philippines
The firm aims to develop mutual funds managed by Eastspring for sale to domestic investors, following a similar set-up by competitor Manulife.
Thailand aims to tighten fixed-term fund regs
The country’s securities regulator wants fund managers and distributors to disclose more information about the products’ risks.
A look at Japan equity fund volatility
Nearly 90% of Japan equity funds are more volatile than the Topix.
Fixed income assets double in Taiwan
The asset class now represents almost half of total assets in Taiwan, according to Morningstar Direct.
