The deal will help the Swiss firm access more local high net worth clients.
Category: Rest of APAC
Where to find alpha in Japan
Most investment into Japan goes into the more famous names, but local companies are undergoing the real revival, says Shigeka Koda, CEO of Singapore-based Four Seasons Investments.
Principal Global goals include Taiwan operation
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.
PineBridge Japan Small Cap Equity
The top performer was the PineBridge Japan Small Cap Equity Cl Y USD
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.
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.
Quaero bets on Japan industry consolidation
Japanese domestic industry sectors will undergo consolidation, which will allow industry leaders to gain market share, argues portfolio manager Rupert Kimber.
Natixis IM swaps out Taiwan master agent
In Taiwan, Natixis Investment Managers has dropped a lengthy master agent relationship with Fubon Asset Management and instead linked with CTBC Investments.
