Trent Koch, portfolio manager at First State Investments, explains the opportunities and risks in infrastructure investing.
Category: News
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Bluebay vs Robeco
FSA compares the Bluebay Investment Grade Euro Government Bond Fund with the Robeco Euro Government Bond Fund
The FSA Spy market buzz – 06 April 2018
Researching Chinese beers; funds and wealth; Supporting Rugby Tens; Advertising from Fidelity and not much more.
Healthcare funds bleed the most
As volatility returns to markets, healthcare-related equity funds have been among the worst performers, according to data from FE Analytics.
Record net outflows for northbound MRF
During the market plunge in February, northbound products sold through the China-Hong Kong Mutual Recognition of Funds (MRF) scheme hit record net outflows, according to data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE).
Video: Newton IM on GEM equities
A highly-concentrated portfolio held over the long-term is the best way to invest in global emerging markets, according to Sebastien Brown, investment specialist at Newton Investment Management, a wholly-owned BNY Mellon company.
In case you missed it (06 April 2018)
Harvest Global makes several appointments; Jupiter AM poaches from Temasek; Man GLG creates CIO for credit role; Evestment fund research platform reveals most reviewed funds for March; banks lose mutual fund asset share to IFAs; Singapore’s MAS develops AI and data analytics best practices guide; and more…
V is for Vietnam, not volatility
Despite the return of market volatility, a Vietnam equity fund managed by JP Morgan Asset Management has soared to the top as best performer, according to data from FE Analytics.
The challenge of ESG data disclosure
Adoption of environment, social and governance (ESG) measures in a fund relies on trust in the reporting from the companies, and disclosure and transparency remain a major challenge, according to David Li, senior portfolio manager at Impax Asset Management.
What do investors want in an online advisory platform?
Online platforms are impacting investor communication, which needs to be in real-time after a market plunge, according to a joint study conducted by Scorpio Partnership and BNP Paribas.
