Operations in Taiwan and Korea, increasing its stake in its China joint venture and launching more products across Asia are among the firm’s aspirations in the region, according to the firm’s executives.
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After China, Eastspring sets up in Thailand
Eastspring Investments has reached an agreement to acquire 65% of Bangkok-based TMB Asset Management from TMB Bank, with the option to increase its ownership to 100%.
Taiwan-Korea partnership gives birth to new ETFs
Two ETFs launched this week in Taiwan and Korea track a technology-focused cross-border index jointly developed by the two countries’ stock exchanges.
Jupiter takes a cooler look at Vietnam
A number of fund managers have singled out Vietnam as the most promising frontier market, but a more critical view comes from Ross Teverson, Jupiter Asset Management’s London-based head of strategy for emerging markets.
HK’s Haitong branches into Japan, US funds
Hong Kong-based Haitong International Asset Management is expected to launch three equity funds, including China-A share and US-focused products, according to records from the Securities and Futures Commission.
J Safra Sarasin in U-turn on Japan equities
Bank J Safra Sarasin has drastically changed its view of Japan equities from being optimistic on the asset class six months ago, according to Philipp Bärtschi, the private bank’s Zurich-based chief investment officer.
BoS and Japan’s SMBC Trust in HNW pact
Bank of Singapore and Japan-based SMBC Trust Bank have said they will partner to serve Japanese high net worth clients seeking offshore investments.
Feeder fund assets in Philippines up 57%
Manila-based Security Bank has launched an Apac-focused fund managed by Mitsubishi UFJ AM, underscoring the growth of feeder fund arrangements.
Axa IM launches tech fund in Thailand
Axa Investment Managers has partnered with two domestic asset management firms in Thailand to launch its technology-focused fund, according to a statement from the firm.
