Executives at Singapore-based Thirdrock Group will lead Schroders’ wealth management business in Asia.

Executives at Singapore-based Thirdrock Group will lead Schroders’ wealth management business in Asia.
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Raffles Family Office expects to grow AUM to $10bn and double headcount to 100 in the next two years.
Identifying the least volatile funds might spare investors from future pain as they regain their faith in the roller coaster China equity market.
Assets in ESG ETF products globally have almost doubled since 2016, but not one of the products is authorised for sale in Greater China.
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two China equity products: The Invesco China Focus Equity Fund and the Standard Life Investments China Equities Fund.
The bank also plans to increase ESG investments, according to senior executives.
UOB Asset Management and Blackrock have also registered thematic funds in the Lion City.
Cheap valuations and a more sanguine outlook for the global economy are attracting dedicated Asia bond managers.
Data collected by Last Word Research shows a rapid rise in pessimism towards equities and credit among fund selectors in the region.
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