Hong Kong-based hedge fund platform OPIM said it will add an absolute return fund that will invest in A-shares.

Hong Kong-based hedge fund platform OPIM said it will add an absolute return fund that will invest in A-shares.
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Assets of three other China-focused thematic ETFs have already passed the break-even mark.
A-share inclusion on major indices has led to interest among Chinese businesses in improving the ESG profile, according to Robeco.
The firm’s growth portfolio rebounded strongly last month with the help of an emerging markets fund that outperformed all products in the portfolio.
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two China equity products: the Aberdeen Standard SICAV I China A Share Equity Fund and the CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF Fund.
The firm aims to develop mutual funds managed by Eastspring for sale to domestic investors, following a similar set-up by competitor Manulife.
An ASI product has attracted the most interest among Asian investors, according to Evestment’s first half data.
However, the bank’s wealth management unit had net outflows of new money in the US.
The bank joins peers in going mainly neutral equities with a defensive tilt, as clients move money into fixed income.
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