The 2014 rally in the Japanese stock market has especially benefited funds invested in the small and mid-cap segments.
Category: Fund news
iShares captures one third of global ETF flows
BlackRock attracted $102.8bn in new inflows in its iShares business in 2014, driven by interest in its US and European products, particularly from Asian and Latin American clients.
Baring to debut with three HK domiciled funds
Early next year, Baring Asset Management expects to launch three maiden Hong Kong-domiciled funds, a move that will prepare the firm for the eventual mutual fund passport recognition between Hong Kong and China.
The best and worst sectors
Two BRIC countries drove the region’s best and worst performance across all equity sectors in 2014, and one country was the focus of the year’s best-performing fund.
Fund transactions up in Hong Kong
Total transaction value of mutual funds and unit trusts in Hong Kong increased 35% in 2014, while the aggregate value of all product categories was down 8%.
Funds to consider in 2015
Roger Bacon, head of Citibank’s managed investments in Asia, shares some of the bank’s fund selections and products under consideration in 2015.
VAM fund manager taps China energy
VAM Funds believes China’s clean energy sector is poised for high growth over the next five years, driven by increasing consumption and government initiatives, said Martina Turner, lead portfolio manager.
China A share exposure boosts fund returns
The top performing funds that tap China’s A-share markets have soared since the Stock Connect launched and China cut interest rates, but they haven’t beat their benchmarks.
Russia funds
Over the past 12 months, the best performing Russia-weighted fund had a negative 19.5% return.
Asia pension funds stepping up alternatives
Pension funds in Asia Pacific are making a major shift in allocation, increasing exposure to risky investment classes over the next three years in order to boost returns, according to a State Street study.
