JO Hambro has joined the parade of multi-asset products in Asia with an income fund targeting a 5% distribution.
Category: News
Asia’s fund selectors prefer home-based assets
Data collected by Last Word Research shows support for Asian bonds and equities, although concerns persist about the macroeconomic outlook.
Thailand’s offshore funds up in Q1
Foreign funds sold in Thailand had an increase in NAV in the first quarter, while ESG fund assets were also up.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Investec versus JP Morgan
FSA compares two global mixed asset products: the Investec Global Multi Asset Income Fund and the JP Morgan Multi Income Fund.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 12 April 2019
Pimco hires, so does Bank of Singapore; Two Sigma’s new CEO; Baby at Jupiter; Infiniti buys a book; Hyflux bonds; Fixed income flood; Rugby for a good cause; Advertising and much more.
Finisterre EM bond fund’s tactical de-risking
Despite a 25% cash position and holdings in scandal-ridden 1MDB and Esal, the fund has so far fared better than the category average.
Hong Kong demands transparency on ESG claims
To combat greenwashing, funds with ESG mandates are required to show how they include environment, social and governance factors in the investment approach, according to the SFC.
In case you missed it (12 April 2019)
Investec AM names head of multi-asset; Asia’s institutions double ETF asset allocation; China-focused hedge funds do well; S&P Dow Jones launches S&P 500 ESG Index; and more…
Ostrum sets up Hong Kong subsidiary
The Natixis Investment Managers affiliate has hired senior execs for the Hong Kong office and plans an infrastructure debt strategy.
HK bond funds hold steady
Hong Kong dollar bond funds have remained firm amid the recent bout of volatility in the normally staid currency.
