Compliance issues that resulted in Tim Haywood’s exit hit the firm’s reputation and flows.
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In case you missed it (12 October 2018)
Investec AM creates new role for Greater China head; Eastspring bolsters multi-asset team; M&G relocates investment directors from London to Asia; Northern Trust AM creates chief investment strategist role for EMEA and APAC; Canada-focused funds become popular; Amundi adopts three-year ESG plan; SFC changes logo; and more…
How T Rowe Price approaches China small-caps
Traditional and new companies alike strive to innovate as a way to stand out in China’s new-look economy. This is where T Rowe Price portfolio manager Wenli Zheng finds investment opportunities.
Has China become less tech after GICS changes?
IT will only account for 3% of the MSCI China Index following the GICS reclassification.
SFC fines up 200% this year
The fines have increased in 2018 as a result of the regulator’s focus on “more serious matters”, according to enforcement chief Thomas Atkinson.
HNWIs should look beyond prime residential, says Invesco
Wealthy investors in Asia should steer away from location as the only component to consider in real estate investing, argues Simon Redman, managing director, client portfolio management at Invesco Real Estate.
Why investors snub ETFs in Asia
Investment preferences and the commission-based distribution model are among the key barriers to Asian retail investors buying exchange-traded funds.
Singapore relaxes robo rules
Firms offering digital advice will be exempted from the corporate track record and AUM requirements, under certain conditions.
DBS PB and the tariff-war portfolio
Eddie Lee, desk head for managed solutions at DBS Private Bank, explains how the bank is advising clients on portfolio positioning in the face of escalating trade tensions.
Asia’s wealthy prefer physical gold, says SSGA
When investing in gold, conservative high net worth individuals in Asia still prefer owning physical bullion to investing in exchange-traded funds, according to State Street Global Advisors.
