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HEAD-TO-HEAD: Investec vs MFS
FSA compares the Investec European Equity Fund with the MFS Meridian European Research Fund
Private banks neutral on US equities
US companies are expected to have high earnings this year, but Bank of Singapore, UBS Wealth Management and Deutsche Bank Wealth Management are finding more opportunities in other equity markets.
HK devises plans for financial industry expansion
Under fire from rival financial centres, Hong Kong’s authorities outlined plans to foster its financial industry in the latest fiscal budget report.
ESG: Uniting performance and positive change in EM
As structural changes in the world economy transform emerging markets, Hermes Investment Management is investing in efficient and sustainable businesses that have the potential to become future winners. Gary Greenberg, head of global emerging markets at the firm, explains how investors can do this effectively.
In case you missed it (2 March 2018)
SSGA names new APAC head; Capital Group creates new fixed income role; Lombard Odier to launch a sustainable fund; more fintech cooperation agreements in Hong Kong and Singapore; China relaxes rules for foreign banks; SFC continues to watch for mis-selling of financial products; and more…
Invesco fund targets China’s epic OBOR plans
Invesco has launched a bond fund investing in the countries that potentially benefit from China’s multi-continent One Belt, One Road infrastructure project.
China Everbright acquires US asset manager
EBA Investments, the real estate asset management arm of Hong Kong-listed China Everbright, has bought Texas-based Arrow, which specialises in real estate investment.
China’s Noah opens WM office in Canada
Shanghai-based Noah Wealth Management has established a branch in Vancouver, Canada, to target the overseas Chinese investor base.
China equity funds: Does size matter?
FSA looks at monthly returns of China equity funds of various sizes to see if it is indeed more difficult to manage a large mutual fund than a smaller one.
