Manulife Asset Management and Trust (Manulife Trust) has launched three mutual fund products in the Philippines, according to a statement from the firm.
Category: Markets
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.
Vietnam investment risks in the spotlight
Good corporate governance is top of list when evaluating investments in Vietnam, according to industry sources.
Thailand’s first robotics fund launches
Asset Plus Fund Management has launched a fund that invests in global robotech equities, which is managed by Axa Investment Managers.
Korea ETF assets drive record high in Asia
Asia’s ETF inflows set a record high during the first seven months and Korea- and China-listed ETFs gathered the most assets, according to data from ETFGI.
LO launches multi-asset fund in the Philippines with Union Bank
Lombard Odier and Manila-based Union Bank have launched a multi-asset fund for private banking clients in the Philippines.
Malaysia, Japan AMs to launch HK funds
Capital Dynamics Asset Management and Daiwa SB Investments have received authorisation from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission to sell their funds in Hong Kong, according to the regulator.
No jobs for expats in Taiwan for PB, AM
The job market is unfavourable for non-locals in both private banking and asset management in Taiwan, according to Roy Lee, Taipei-based senior consultant for financial services and asset management at recruitment firm Aquis Search.
