Japanese companies are world leaders in several disruptive technologies, and the government is behind them, said Old Mutual Global Investors’ portfolio manager Rob Weatherston.
Category: Markets
Are Chinese equities in synch with other markets?
In a look-back at Chinese equity funds, FSA examined correlation of the sector’s returns with several other geographic sectors of mutual funds available for sale in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong tops global competitive ranking
Hong Kong and Singapore ranked first and third as the most competitive countries in the world, with Switzerland coming in second, according to the 2017 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking.
Taiwan’s Taishin enters ETF arena
The Taiwan Stock Exchange has approved Taishin Securities Investment Trust’s application to launch three ETFs that track MSCI indices, according to a statement from Taiwan’s bourse.
Taiwan to allow local PE funds
Taiwan is expected to allow local fund managers to set up private equity funds, according to Jeff Chang, chairman of Taiwan’s Securities Investment Trust and Consulting Association (Sitca).
Eastspring sees room to grow in China, Thailand
Chief executive Guy Strapp, in a sit-down with FSA, talks about the need to expand in China, 2016 results, the recent asset management M&A and fee pressure.
Philippines arrests three Brits over investment scam
Three British nationals allegedly involved in a boiler room scam were arrested in the Philippines on Monday.
LO targets Philippines with UnionBank fund plans
Lombard Odier and the Philippines’ UnionBank have co-developed two onshore funds for private banking clients in the Philippines.
Politics are overblown as markets carry on
Kevin Gardiner, Rothschild Wealth Management’s London-based managing director and global investment strategist, said history shows key geopolitical events do not necessarily translate to market risk.
Thailand’s K-Asset, Eastspring launch co-managed fund
Thailand’s Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset) and Eastspring Investments will co-manage an Asia fixed income fund that will be launched in Thailand.
