Industry sources suggest combining various hedge fund strategies to address diversification and ease downside risk, but the issues of high fees and performance remain.

Industry sources suggest combining various hedge fund strategies to address diversification and ease downside risk, but the issues of high fees and performance remain.
Private bank investment in iShares smart beta products increased by five times since the beginning of 2017, according to Ben Garland, Blackrock’s Hong Kong-based head of factor investing for Asia-Pacific.
Two more foreign managers secure domestic licenses to launch onshore funds for China’s professional investors, according to the Asset Management Association of China (Amac) database.
Nikko Asset Management has beefed up its China equities team through new hires based in Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
FSA compares the the BGF Asian Tiger Bond Fund and the HSBC Asian Bond Fund.
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Despite trade tensions, DWS remains overweight China equities and is eyeing India because domestic investors are pouring capital into their local markets, said Sean Taylor, the firm’s chief investment officer for Apac and head of emerging market equities.
Malaysia-based asset manager Farringdon Group has shelved plans to launch an artificial intelligence investment strategy after the performance disappointed.
A report names and shames asset managers that use the most obscure language, long sentences and jargon on their websites.
JP Morgan AM expands Asia beta strategies team; Barings hires for Asia alternatives; E Fund and SSGA co-develop China-focused environmental strategy; Natixis IM expands private debt capabilities; global hedge fund industry sees net inflows; and more…
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