As a result of weaker growth, low vaccination rates and diverging monetary policies, Asian emerging markets will continue to experience portfolio outflows and sustained depreciatory pressures, according to Union Bancaire Privée (UBP).
Category: Rest of APAC
A $12.4trn price-tag to green Asian transport
The cost for China, Japan and South Korea to create a net-zero transport sector is vast, according to ING research, making early action essential.
UBS GWM remains confident in Asia
Asia ex-Japan equities should perform better towards the year-end, backed by solid corporate earnings, according to UBS Global Wealth Management (GWM).
Taiwan-based funds attract strong inflows
Funds domiciled in Taiwan received a net inflow of NT$236.7bn ($84.5m) in the first half of 2021, Morningstar Direct data shows.
Thailand’s SEC enhances liquidity risk control of mutual funds
Thailand’s regulator has issued liquidity risk management criteria and liquidity management tools for mutual funds to protect investors.
Thornburg inks distribution deal in Taiwan
Thornburg Investment Management has signed a master agent agreement with Concord Capital Management to sell offshore funds in Taiwan.
HSBC private banking entices new cash
HSBC’s wealth business in Asia attracted $9.3bn of inflows in the first half of this year.
St James’s Place unveils private client offering in Asia
Services are available to those with a minimum of $1m in investable assets.
NB launches Asia thematic fund
The equity strategy will focus on disruptive innovations and applications in Asia and the sale will be anchored by an exclusive distribution deal.
Asian equities face inflation balancing act
With inflation pressures expected to weigh on the post-pandemic recovery, investors need to consider policy direction when targeting Asian equities, according to Axa Investment Managers (Axa IM).
