The assets under management of exchange-traded funds globally are forecast to double to $5trn, with Asia offering fragmented opportunities, according to a survey report by PwC.
Category: Fund news
FSA reveals Hong Kong fund award winners
Winners of Fund Selector Asia’s first annual fund management awards for Hong Kong were announced on 28 January at our awards luncheon, with Invesco winning in four categories.
East Capital launches frontier markets fund
East Capital has launched a new frontier markets fund focused on “young and fast-growing” markets with an emerging middle class and strong consumption growth.
Cerulli on China smaller funds
The China Securities Regulatory Commission’s is cracking down on small “zombie funds”, but a rash of fund terminations remains unlikely, according to Cerulli Associates.
India and China appeal to top equity funds
India and China, two of the best performing Asian markets, have emerged as the favored country bets for most of the top performing Asia ex-Japan performing funds in 2014.
MG keen on adding India Indonesia debt
M&G Investments is looking to add selective allocations to local currency debt in countries like India and Indonesia, said Claudia Calich, emerging markets debt fund manager.
HK fund body positive on Stock Connect
A majority of fund houses in Hong Kong intend to use the Stock Connect in 2015 to access the China A-share market, according to a survey by the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association.
Japan small mid cap funds lead the fund tally
The 2014 rally in the Japanese stock market has especially benefited funds invested in the small and mid-cap segments.
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.
