Hermes IM adds to private debt team; JPM AM and CSI to co-launch China A-shares multi-factor index; Singapore’s Fullerton rolls out three multi-asset funds; Investors pour money into Asia-focused hedge funds; and more…
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Why cash is critical in a China multi-asset fund
UBS Asset Management’s China-focused multi-asset product has reduced cash holdings since last year, but the manager remains neutral.
Robeco sees stronger China trade position
Investors in China should focus on domestic sectors relatively insulated from the tariff war and boosted by recent stimulus measures, says Robeco’s equities head.
Invesco preps for China JV majority stake
Separately, the Chinese joint venture firm saw $14bn flow into its money market fund since it joined Ant Financial’s online wealth management platform last year.
HKEx sets guidance on board diversity
Companies that want to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will be asked to explain why they lack diversity on the board.
China’s credit issues limit equity buying
The mainland’s credit bubble has kept Aron Pataki, co-manager of a low volatility mixed-asset fund, away from direct China exposure.
Under the hood of a top-performing US tech fund
The JP Morgan US Technology Fund is tilted toward enterprise companies instead of consumer-focused ones.
GSAM reduces EM bond exposure
Worsening US-China trade tensions have caused the firm to scale back holdings of risky assets including emerging market debt.
Is the gold slump showing signs of recovery?
A confluence of factors should drive mining company stocks higher, according to Investec’s gold fund manager.
SSGA takes aim at ESG data issues
The firm’s new tool aims to refine the plethora of often conflicting ESG data to provide more accurate assessments and improve company engagement.
