Also in April, China issued additional outbound quotas to five domestic firms after nearly a year of non-issuance.

Also in April, China issued additional outbound quotas to five domestic firms after nearly a year of non-issuance.
Concerns about trade tariffs and IP rights in China should not put off foreign investors, according to a regional family office consultant.
The China bond inclusion will bring in investors, though most will aim for low or close to zero credit risk bonds, according to Edmund Goh, Asian fixed income manager at Aberdeen Standard Investments.
The firm also claims that its pure discretionary business in Asia is higher than the average in the region, according to Claude Haberer, equity partner and CEO for Asia-Pacific.
Last year’s economic headwinds have turned into tailwinds since the start of the year and will support Asian credit, argues Allianz Global Investors’ David Tan.
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two Asia high yield bond products: the Eastspring Investments Asian High Yield Bond Fund and the UBS (Lux) Bond SICAV Asian High Yield (USD) Fund.
However, pre-tax income was lower this year due to lower levels of market activity.
European asset-backed securities can offer strong safeguards as well as an income stream, argues Matthew Wardle, portfolio manager.
Pictet Wealth Management talks to FSA about ESG, the launch of an Asia bond discretionary mandate and the fund selection process.
Stock markets in Greater China have already risen to fair valuations, so positive shocks are required to sustain further rises, according to Henry Chan, chief investment officer of BEA Union Investment.
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