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Category: Southeast Asia
Philippines joins Asean cross-border investment scheme
The Southeast Asian country is the newest signatory to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) framework.
HSBC Malaysia introduces online fund platform
HSBC customers can buy and sell a range of unit trusts on its Malaysia mobile app for the first time.
Indonesian robo-advisor raises new cash
Bibit has received a second round of funding led by Sequoia Capital India.
Banks lead Southeast Asia fund distribution
Despite the robo-advisor hype, banks will continue to dominate sales channels as they roll out rival digital channels, according to Cerulli.
Thailand’s fund industry grows
Foreign equity funds were the main beneficiaries of inflows in the 1st quarter 2021, according to Morningstar.
UOB AM Malaysia rolls out robo-powered FOF
In collaboration with brokerage firm UOB Kay Hian.
Affin Hwang AM launches climate change strategy in Malaysia
The firm has partnered with Schroders to roll out the fund.
Malaysia’s Kenanga obtains digital investment licence
Following its acquisition of an ETF manager.
The Philippines sees first SDG-focused fund
Sustainable investing is still in its infancy in the country.