Natixis IM loses and adds, Capital Group adds; HSBC is ESG hunting; ESG funds and attitudes; S&P 500’s wobbly history; Countries drinking in a bar; advertising and much more…
Category: News
EM as a source for unconventional high yield
High interest t-bills and overweights in Egypt and Nigeria aim to support a fund with a 7%-plus income distribution yield, according to Capital Group’s fixed income investment director.
ESG Clarity Symposium Hong Kong 2019
We present photo highlights of the inaugural ESG Clarity Symposium on 30 May 2019 held at the Island Shangri-La in Hong Kong.
Aussie robo firm expands to Southeast Asia
Raiz Invest has inked a joint venture agreement with Malaysia’s PNB after setting up in Indonesia last year.
In case you missed it (31 May 2019)
Natixis IM hires Merian’s North Asia head of sales; East Capital appoints former Swedish finance minister as an advisor; Private banks to increase Asia fixed income allocation; Fraudulent websites in Hong Kong; and more…
RMB bond funds threatened by corporate defaults
The number of Chinese corporate defaults by issuer count and principal amount is likely to hit new highs this year, according to a recent Fitch report.
HK robo adopts hybrid discretionary feature
Yunfeng Financial is also planning to add China-focused funds managed by mainland managers on their platform, according to Li Ting, the firm’s CEO.
China Top Trumps – Hong Kong fixed income
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two Hong Kong bond products: the Fidelity Global Investment Hong Kong Bond Fund and the Principal Hong Kong Bond Fund.
Survey: EU companies compelled to transfer tech in China
One-fifth of EU companies operating in China said they were compelled to transfer technology to maintain access to the Chinese market in 2019.
Ex-Pictet group moves into thematic funds
Ex-Pictet AM managers co-founded a firm under Natixis IM and have launched similar thematic products.
