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Category: News
Thai investors take profits from foreign investments
In 2019, Thai investors favoured domestic fund products, despite their lower returns compared with foreign investments, according to Morningstar.
Neuberger Berman in another onshore fund launch
Using the private fund management channel, the firm has received approval to launch its sixth onshore fund for distribution to China’s domestic investors.
In case you missed it (17 January 2020)
M&G Investments names head of distribution for Asia (ex-Japan); Capital Group hires from Matthews Asia; HSBC rolls out mobile fund platform; BNPP AM launches Indonesia’s first Chinese equity fund; Lombard Odier IM to launch an absolute return strategy; and more…
Asia bonds to attract yield seekers, Gao Teng says
The Tencent-backed firm is yet another manager who is upbeat on the higher-yielding Asian bond market, despite the risks.
Mirae Asset pushes China themed ETFs in Hong Kong
One of the firm’s thematic ETF products has amassed around $150m within the first six months after launch.
Deutsche WM continues Asia hiring spree
Siok Kuan Tham has moved across from DWS asset management to take a senior role at Deutsche Bank Wealth Management in Singapore.
Pictet promotes an environmental theme
The Geneva-based asset manager believes that strong investment returns can be earned without damaging the planet.
Malaysian firms in ETF tie-ups with foreign players
Since November, six L&I products have been launched in the country, but demand is expected to be low.
Morningstar Asia fund review – January 2020
First State, Capital Group and Schroders are among the firms with re-evaluated products as Morningstar’s enhanced ratings framework ripples through the fund universe.
