Targeting institutional, high net worth and corporate investors, CSOP Asset Management has listed the Hong Kong Dollar Money Market ETF on the Hong Kong bourse.
Category: News
BOS in HK poaches three execs from rivals
Bank of Singapore has plucked executives from LGT, UBS and BNPP Wealth for Greater China roles.
Last Word launches ESGClarity.com
A website for professional investors interested in global ESG and impact investing has been launched by Last Word – the company that owns Fund Selector Asia/Portfolio Adviser/Expert investor/International Adviser.
Pictet WM: Asia’s industry leaders the better bet
Rising interest rates and global trade tensions are more likely to hit multinationals in Asia than the region’s home-grown leaders, who have become strong rivals, argues David Gaud, chief investment officer for Asia at Pictet Wealth Management.
Indonesia funds struggle in 2018
Indonesia-focused funds have become the worst performing products this year among all equity funds that invest in Asia-Pacific incl-Japan, according to FE data.
Hermes sets high target for Asia growth
The recently-acquired boutique firm seeks a substantial increase in regional asset growth over the next five years, according to Harriet Steel, global head of business development based in London.
Hong Kong set for Academy of Finance
Hong Kong’s finance sector is about to get a lot more academic after plans to set up an academy were boosted by the special administrative region’s monetary authority.
Turning ESG analysis into valuation
Valuation and the price target of an invested company are subject to adjustment after a multi-year process of ESG analysis gets underway, according to Masja Zandbergen, Robeco’s Rotterdam-based head of ESG integration.
Can Wechat help with branding in China?
BNP Paribas Asset Management has followed several other foreign asset managers in launching a Wechat account in China, according to Janis You, Hong Kong-based Asia-Pacific head for brand and communications.
Morningstar: Thai investors dump bonds
In the first half, Pimco’s global bond fund lost 40% of assets in Thailand as investors dumped bonds for equities, according to Morningstar research.
