The Chinese government is encouraging a dividend-paying culture, which will benefit a China income strategy, explains Janet Tsang, client portfolio manager and executive director.
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SPIVA: Few of Japan’s active managers beat the index
Most Japan equity fund managers investing internationally have a hard time outperforming their indices over the long term, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices’ semi-annual SPIVA Japan report.
Amundi-Creditease partnership targets HK investors
China’s Creditease Wealth Management has entered into a partnership with Amundi Asset Management to launch joint products targeting Hong Kong investors.
CIMB-Principal launch China fund in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur-based CIMB-Principal Asset Management has launched Malaysia’s first China fund that uses renminbi qualified foreign institutional investor (RQFII) quota.
FSA holds inaugural ESG briefing
Fund Selector Asia held its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) morning briefing in Hong Kong and Singapore, with BNP Paribas Asset Management, Hermes Investment Management and Nikko Asset Management discussing ESG strategies.
Mutual fund Top Trumps — Global high yield
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two global high yield bond funds, the JPM Global High YIeld Bond Fund and the Pimco GIS Global High Yield Bond Fund.
Video: Investec on factor investing
You have to understand what you own, said Investec’s Mark Breedon, explaining what separates his firm’s factor approach from smart beta.
CBH watching volatility, wary of bonds
Market volatility gives wealth managers a valuable opportunity to gauge their clients’ true risk appetite, according to Kevin Liem, chief investment officer at CBH Asia.
Pictet AM: ‘Safe sectors’ no longer safe
Investors should stay away from what they perceive as “safe sectors”, such as consumer staples and telecommunications, as they have accumulated more debt, according to Shaniel Ramjee, London-based senior investment manager for multi-asset at Pictet Asset Management.
Fund approvals soar in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s SFC issued approvals for 24 new funds to be sold in the territory in March, one of the highest numbers in its history.
