Manulife Asset Management and Trust has launched eight mutual fund products since setting up locally in 2017.

Manulife Asset Management and Trust has launched eight mutual fund products since setting up locally in 2017.
EM currencies are undervalued, but generally fixed income portfolios are tilted toward defensive positions, said James Blair, fixed income investment director.
FSA compares two Asia Pacific ex-Japan equity products: the Fidelity Asia Pacific Opportunities Fund and the Invesco Asian Equity Fund.
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Northbound funds also saw positive net sales in February after three consecutive months of net outflows.
Additionally, assets of the firm’s sustainable portfolio have reached $550m in Asia.
Frank Tsui, fund manager for Asia ex-Japan equities, said he’s currently avoiding the materials sector and is underweight south Asia.
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Record defaults last year have reduced investor demand for onshore Chinese bonds, according to Moody’s, yet funds prepare for inflows following the index inclusion.
The asset management giant joins the parade of firms launching thematic funds in Asia.
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