Wealth and asset managers give their views on the implications of the MSCI inclusion of A-shares and where they find investment opportunities onshore.
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MSCI decision has strongest impact on iShares
Blackrock iShares account for the bulk of AUM of ETFs that will be affected by MSCI’s decision to include China A-shares in its emerging markets indices, according to Morningstar data.
Fund selection from an outsourcing perspective
Wealth management firms sometimes outsource fund selection, but for what type of funds?
MSCI A-share inclusion a small first step
Largely within expectations, the MSCI will add Chinese A-shares to its emerging markets indices starting in May next year – a symbolic rather than impactful move in the short run.
Allianz GI: Indonesia tax amnesty boosts bond appeal
The tax amnesty brought in tax revenue, lowering the fiscal deficit and enhancing the appeal of government bonds, according to Allianz GI’s David Tan.
Fullerton brings in three for investment teams
Fullerton Fund Management has a new head of equities, co-head of multi-asset and head of fixed income, all effective July 1.
Stricter suitability requirements to roll out in China
All products that mainland Chinese can invest in will have to meet newly-introduced suitability requirements starting July 1.
China-focused Open Door IM eyes banks
Chris Ruffle, co-founder of growth investor Open Door Investment Management, talks about the MSCI decision, Chinese banks, as well as thematic opportunities in the A-share market.
How the fee-based model changes asset management
When Asia’s regulators eventually replace the commission-based wealth management model with a fee-based one, what could be the fallout for asset managers? Ben Cherrington, head of intermediary channels in Asia Pacific at M&G Investments, shares some key changes in the UK, which decided to make the leap to fee-based in 2013.
SLI: Japanese boards still lack independence
A global group of institutional investors counts successes and disappointments after three years of a collaborative effort to push for more board independence in Japanese corporations.
