Russell Investment Management in Australia received its first RQFII quota to invest in onshore China, becoming the third Australia-based asset manager to be granted an allocation.
Category: Markets
Mutual fund Top Trumps – Japan small/mid cap equity
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of the Invesco Nippon Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund and the JPMorgan Japan Smaller Company (Yen) Fund.
Xi: Market liberalisation to continue
China’s president Xi Jinping said in his speech delivered to the 19th Party Congress that Beijing will continue to liberalise the investment environment in China.
Philippines aims for Shenzhen stock connect
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is eyeing a potential partnership with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange while separately, the Asean trading link between regional exchanges has been shut down.
Global funds dominate Taiwan’s offshore market
Global equity and fixed income funds, followed by US-focused products, together account for half of Taiwan’s offshore mutual fund industry assets, according to data from the Securities Investment Trust and Consulting Association (Sitca).
T Rowe and Thailand’s LH Fund launch bond fund
T Rowe Price has partnered with Thailand’s Land and Houses Fund Management (LH Fund) to launch a global income fund for domestic investors.
Manulife launches products in the Philippines
Manulife Asset Management and Trust (Manulife Trust) has launched three mutual fund products in the Philippines, according to a statement from the firm.
Thailand loosens cap on offshore investment
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has raised the ceiling to $100bn for domestic investors who want offshore exposure.
Markets shrug off North Korea threats, for now
Global markets show no alarm at North Korea’s missile tests and Donald Trump’s rhetoric so far. Nevertheless, investors should hedge their tail risks, advises Dave Lafferty of Natixis GAM.
Mutual fund Top Trumps – Korea equity
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of the Schroder ISF Korea Equity Fund and the Korea equity sector.
