All portfolios continued to move up in February, but slower compared to the previous month.
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ICBC Credit Suisse plans two funds in HK
The mainland joint venture firm will be offering its first global product to investors in Hong Kong.
Are ‘fallen angels’ a concern?
BBB bonds have mushroomed and fixed income, particularly high yield, has become a hot asset class in Asia again, according to Rachel Harris, senior investment director for credit at Aviva Investors.
JPMAM reduces risk in mixed-asset strategy
Despite the recovery in equity markets this year, JP Morgan’s flagship global income fund allocations reflect an environment of slowing earnings growth and rising macroeconomic risks.
SFC extends ‘complex product’ regs deadline
The original deadline in April has not given much time for distributors and fund managers to implement changes.
Watching risk in Vietnam
The main risk is not from the US-China trade tension, which Vietnam could actually benefit from, according to Quynh Le Yen, Ho Chi Minh-based portfolio manager at Dragon Capital.
Bric originals shine among EM funds
The best emerging market funds are those which have stuck to the four countries first promoted as the Bric nations by Goldman Sachs 18 years ago.
Regional interest in income funds stays high
Fixed income and multi-asset funds were the most searched for products by Asia’s private banks and wealth managers in March, according to data provided by Fund Info.
UBS Wealth reports plunge in 2018 inflows
The firm reported 40%-plus drops in wealth and asset management results in 2018.
Barings: Long-term, stick with US equities
Investors should also bring down expectations of double-digit market returns over the next 10 years, according to Khiem Do, head of Greater China investments for global markets at Barings.
