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.
Category: Fund news
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.
The potential for China ETFs
China equities have been in a spotlight with the Stock Connect going live earlier this week and the government’s continued measures to open up the onshore market for global investors.
BMO Fund houses coming to Asia
Offshore fund houses attracted by the growing wealth in Asia are setting up in the region, but not all distinguish themselves from competitors, according to BMO Private Bank’s Edmund Yun.
Top performing funds with India exposure
Indian indices have been surging this year, with global investors pouring money into stocks on expectations of reforms from the new government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Which funds lead the pack?
GPIF from bonds to equities
Japan’s $1.2 trillion Government Investment Pension Fund plans to dramatically increase domestic and foreign equity exposure while cutting positions in domestic bonds.
Maybank floats global sukuk fund
Maybank Asset Management has launched a US dollar-denominated global sukuk fund to meet investor demand for Shariah-compliant fixed income funds.
Nikko AM takes lead in passporting Singapore fund
Nikko Asset Management has received the go ahead from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to offer a fund under the ASEAN Collective Investment Scheme.
Commission model bottlenecks ETFs
The commission-based distribution model common in Asia is a key reason why exchange traded funds have comparatively less popularity in the region, said Marco Montanari, head of Deutsche Bank’s passive asset management, Asia Pacific.
