Bank J Safra Sarasin became a first-time RQFII recipient, while Allianz GI doubled their quota, according to records from the regulator.
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In case you missed it (1 March 2019)
JP Morgan AM hires head of sustainable investing; ex-StanChart private banking exec returns; HK and SG’s HNWIs allocate more to cash; Eastspring raises $353m for its target maturity fund in Taiwan; Singapore industry body launches acceleration programme; and more…
China critical risk factor for Asia bonds
China’s slowing GDP growth is the biggest risk for Asia bonds, argues Arthur Lau, head of Asia ex-Japan fixed income at Pinebridge Investments.
RMB bond funds need a dollar flavour
Index inclusion has sparked investor interest in China’s onshore bonds, but performance has not been impressive.
China Top Trumps – China equities
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two China equity products: Allianz China A-Shares Fund and the China AMC China Opportunities Fund.
M&G snubs fixed income assets
Currently the firm’s mixed asset strategies hold more cash than fixed income, according to Craig Moran, London-based fund manager at M&G Investments.
India funds lag regional rivals
Rising international tensions and domestic policy missteps have restrained India fund performance.
Thai fintech firm aims to launch quant-type fund
The Bangkok-based startup is expected to launch a fund product driven by the firm’s stock-ranking algorithm.
Vanguard: No rush to launch funds in China, HK
The firm has more than doubled its China staff, but not one of them is involved in investment management.
