A history of delivering consistent returns doesn’t mean much if the fund manager has not remained true to his stated process, according to the CIO of Oreana Private Wealth Isaac Poole.
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Robo-advisor performance June 2018
It has been one year since FSA invested a hypothetical $1m with three robo-advisors operating in Asia. Did they beat their benchmarks? We summarise the one-year performance.
Tech ‘mobility’ fund hunts for winners
Companies pioneering autonomous vehicles and electric cars need to reassure fund managers they will keep solid R&D commitments through tough times, according to George Saffaye, global investment strategist at BNY Mellon Investment Management.
Could a hedge fund mixture lead to better results?
Industry sources suggest combining various hedge fund strategies to address diversification and ease downside risk, but the issues of high fees and performance remain.
Are factor-based strategies gaining traction in Asia?
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.
Global hedge firms to launch funds in China
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 expands China equities team
Nikko Asset Management has beefed up its China equities team through new hires based in Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Blackrock vs HSBC
FSA compares the the BGF Asian Tiger Bond Fund and the HSBC Asian Bond Fund.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 29 June 2018
Investec change; DBS optimists; Global excellence; Blockchain ETF; UBS and football; Expensive rents; Credit card air miles; Share price woes; innovative advertising and much more.
DWS: Asian investors support local equity markets
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.
