The Templeton Thailand fund has so far weathered two decades of turmoil to stand out as a single-country out-performer, but this year there are risks on several fronts.
Category: Southeast Asia
Philequity launches first MSCI Philippines fund
The local equity market seems to be recovering this year after falling 16% in 2018.
Manulife AM rolls out HK fund in the Philippines
Manulife Asset Management and Trust has launched seven mutual fund products in the Philippines since the firm was set up last year.
Thailand’s foreign fund assets continue surge
Assets in foreign investment funds in Thailand soared 60% to $17bn this year compared to 2016 as Thai investor appetite for global funds continues to rise.
Vanguard products launch in the Philippines
Manila-based Security Bank Philippines has launched two feeder funds that invest in low cost ETFs managed by Vanguard.
Manulife AM launches funds in the Philippines
Manulife Asset Management and Trust has launched two fund products in the Philippines that invest in Asia-Pacific markets.
After China, Eastspring sets up in Thailand
Eastspring Investments has reached an agreement to acquire 65% of Bangkok-based TMB Asset Management from TMB Bank, with the option to increase its ownership to 100%.
Jupiter takes a cooler look at Vietnam
A number of fund managers have singled out Vietnam as the most promising frontier market, but a more critical view comes from Ross Teverson, Jupiter Asset Management’s London-based head of strategy for emerging markets.
Feeder fund assets in Philippines up 57%
Manila-based Security Bank has launched an Apac-focused fund managed by Mitsubishi UFJ AM, underscoring the growth of feeder fund arrangements.
Axa IM launches tech fund in Thailand
Axa Investment Managers has partnered with two domestic asset management firms in Thailand to launch its technology-focused fund, according to a statement from the firm.
