Nikko Asset Management will launch an exchange-traded fund that tracks Japanese companies investing in physical and human capital.
Category: Fund news
EM fund buying continues
Emerging market funds drew $5bn of net inflows globally in April, accounting for 70% of total fund flows across all asset classes, according to the Institute of International Finance.
Samsung AM hopes for retail interest in ETFs
Samsung Asset Management intends to launch at least one leveraged and one inverse exchange-traded fund in Hong Kong.
Asia Pacific Funds Passport moves forward
Representatives from Australia, Japan, Korea, and New Zealand signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) on the Asia Region Funds Passport (ARFP) on Thursday, that should see the initiative launched next year.
Samsung AM has high hopes for oil ETF
The firm believes both institutional and retail investors will show interest, but ETF takeup in Hong Kong has been slow.
Oil ETFs roll out in Hong Kong
Samsung Asset Management, Mirae Asset and CSOP are among the firms planning to launch crude oil ETFs.
Samsung AM launches Korean target date funds
Samsung Asset Management together with Capital Group launched six target date funds in Korea that promise dividend income and low volatility.
Mainland IIs buy more onshore funds
In 2015, China’s institutional investors accounted for 56% of onshore China mutual fund assets, surpassing retail investors for the first time, according to Morningstar.
Amundi AM debuts ETF in Hong Kong
Amundi Asset Management’s first ETF launch in Asia tracks the biggest Hong Kong-listed companies and has a non-China focus.
Morningstar picks China southbound MRF funds
The research firm has recommended 22 onshore China funds that are MRF-approved or waiting approval for sale in Hong Kong.
