A number of fund managers have continued to launch thematic products in Asia.

A number of fund managers have continued to launch thematic products in Asia.
Private fund management (PFM) license holders who have not registered funds have been granted six more months.
Syfe has introduced an automated risk-managed investing (ARI) portfolio comprised of Singapore Reits hedged by government bonds.
The asset manager has SFC approval to introduce an emerging market bond fund.
Using the private fund management channel, the firm has received approval to launch its sixth onshore fund for distribution to China’s domestic investors.
Affin Hwang Asset Management has introduced an income product for Malaysian investors, aiming for 5% annual distribution.
It will be the third fixed maturity product (FMP) sold by the investment firm to Hong Kong retail investors this year.
Managed out of Hong Kong but only available in the US, the fund is introduced against the backdrop of a highly volatile market.
But the demand for such products is expected to slow with market expectations of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve, according to a Cerulli report.
Hong Kong-based Magnum Research obtained a Type 9 licence in Hong Kong and is mulling plans to launch its own strategies.
Part of the Mark Allen Group.