Data collected by Last Word Research shows a rapid rise in pessimism towards equities and credit among fund selectors in the region.

Data collected by Last Word Research shows a rapid rise in pessimism towards equities and credit among fund selectors in the region.
After nearly six years of planning, the Asia Regional Fund Passporting (ARFP) scheme is expected to launch next month, but the excitement over it has waned.
Rene Buehlmann is taking a sabbatical and plans to return in a new role, according to the firm.
JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has gained approval from China’s regulator to distribute two funds into the mainland through the Mutual Recognition of funds scheme.
There are reasons to bet on emerging market equities despite poor performance last year.
Investments with low correlation to traditional assets are becoming popular as volatility returns.
Affin Hwang AM has launched three China-focused products in Malaysia this month and it has plans to develop leveraged and inverse products.
FSA compares two UK equity funds: the Blackrock UK Fund and the Jupiter UK Special Situations Fund.
Changes at Bea Union; CA Indosuez is hiring; UBS shutdown costs; Jack Ma on Europe; New funds on FSM One; OCBC Wealth woes; Chinese ratings agencies, advertising and much more.
The opening of China’s investment industry has resulted in a 21% year-on-year increase in mainland Chinese exam-takers.
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