More than half of high net worth clients in Asia-Pacific are expected to use mobile apps as their primary engagement channel for wealth management.
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Apac investors pour money in RMB bond funds
The product category was the top-selling sector during the first quarter in Asia-Pacific, according to a Broadridge Financial report.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Blackrock versus Threadneedle
FSA compares two UK equity products: the Blackrock GF United Kingdom Fund and the Threadneedle UK Select Fund.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 10 May 2019
Janus Henderson hires, so does UBS Wealth; Hong Kong’s virtual banks; Value per employee; Franklin’s Biotech; Uber’s IPO; US-China trade war; Advertising from Fidelity and much more.
SEA Asset partners with German alts manager
Singapore-based SEA Asset Management will help distribute Eschborn, Germany-based Seahawk Investment’s long/short equity fund in the Lion City.
Nomura AM eyes China’s ETF market
The Japanese firm plans to join the China-Japan ETF Connect programme on top of having a QDLP business in China.
In case you missed it (10 May 2019)
Morgan Stanley IM creates head of Korea role; Aegon AM makes key ESG appointments; Natixis IM partners with Canada’s Fiera Capital; Manulife rebrands asset management brand; Ant Financial and Xiaomi obtain virtual banking licences in Hong Kong, and more…
Fullerton to expand WFOE business
The Singapore-headquartered firm is looking at adding more investment staff and obtaining a QDLP licence.
JPMAM set for control of China JV
It seems that barring a sudden policy reversal by local regulators, JPMAM will soon become the first foreign firm to own a majority stake in a China asset manager.
Greater China equity funds boosted by TMT exposure
The best performing Greater China equity funds over the long-term have made substantial allocations to the TMT sector.
