Investec poaches a fundamental equities analyst from rival firm to boost its China and pan-Asia strategies.
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Robo targets ‘emerging HNWIs’
The market segment is believed to be underserved by boutique wealth managers.
Can AI resolve ESG rating differences?
AI and ML can improve the measurement of corporate ESG risks to enhance investment portfolio performance, according to State Street Associates.
China’s regulator learns from illiquid fund panic
Reacting to “liquidity risk management in overseas markets”, the CSRC has proposed a tool to counteract illiquid mutual fund investments.
Invesco raises $300m for FMP in Hong Kong
The firm has launched a second version of the fixed maturity product (FMP) it debuted in July.
BOS makes senior North Asia hire
Kelvin Teo has been poached to head bespoke investments for Greater China and North Asia at Bank of Singapore.
King coal defies alt energy investors
Continued demand for fossil fuels among fast developing nations is boosting returns for funds that track coal miners, but perhaps it’s time to start taking profits.
Fund returns help Value Partners first half results
The first quarter market rebound and investor demand for fixed income funds gave a slight boost to assets under management, the firm said.
Pictet WM shakes up Asia senior management
Tee Fong-Seng has been poached from EFG to take over as CEO of PWM in Asia, as the Geneva-based firm also lures 19 bankers from rival CS.
Are regulators pushing too hard on ESG?
Asia’s regulators, more than private banks, have been driving ESG-focused investing, though the latter have started to make ‘less formal’ inquiries.
