Cost pressures and competition are forcing managers to accelerate their adoption of new technologies, a recent report finds.
Category: Industry trends
Brand-hooked Asia to fuel luxury boom
Asia’s growing affluence and the consumer preferences of its younger population bode well for opportunities in the luxury sector over the coming months, according to GAM Investments (Gam).
Shifting perspectives
Wealthy investors are reassessing their priorities in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, preparing to give something back — while also indulging themselves more.
China QDII quotas surge
A record issuance of outbound investment allowances supports overseas diversification preferences among mainland Chinese investors.
Low-carbon transition impact on passive funds
The shift towards a low-carbon economy will be faster than many investors expect.
China active funds weather pandemic storm
Technology stock-pickers led the charge in outperforming onshore index-linked funds last year, according to Morningstar.
Apac investors flip-flop digital platforms
Rich individual investors in Asia Pacific are among the least loyal, and most frustrated, by their digital platform experiences, according to a global report.
Thailand leads ESG disclosure in Southeast Asia
The region has diverse regulatory regimes, and there are clear leaders and laggards, Sustainalytics finds.
New era of innovation drives thematic tilts
The acceleration of various trends amid Covid-19 enables investors to exploit tech-led progress within certain areas of healthcare, manufacturing and lifestyle, among other sectors, says Schroders.
Shariah investing grows in Southeast Asia
The retail sector offers product innovation and partnership opportunities.
