Macro risks on the horizon have prompted EM portfolio adjustments, said Kenneth Akintewe, senior investment manager for Asia fixed income.
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M&G: EM shine remains despite US-led risks
Rate hikes and anti-global trade sentiment aside, emerging market equities remain cheap and fundamentals are stabilising, according to investment director Jeik Sohn.
Bank of Singapore to open PB services in Dubai
The bank intends to offer services including wealth planning advisory to its HNWI and UHNW clients in the Middle East.
JPMAM Australia appointed new CEO
Rachel Farrell will take on JP Morgan Asset Management’s newly-created role as CEO and country head of global investment management in Australia.
SFC fines ex-fund house employee
For failing to declare commission and an improper know-your-customer process, the Securities and Futures Commission has banned Benedict Ku Ka-tat for one year and fined him HK$150,000 ($19,340).
The fall of synthetic ETFs in HK
The 2% yearly collateral charges and strict regulations in the SAR are causing issuers to close down synthetic ETFs and discouraging them from launching new synthetic products.
China meltdown `very unlikely’: Lombard Odier
China’s debt-to-GDP increased to 250% in the first quarter this year from 154% in 2008. But the firm believes the picture is not as bad as it seems.
CSRC acts on illegal Stock Connect trades
The China Securities Regulatory Commission has made its first crackdown on an illegal transaction via the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 18 November 2016
Rumours at Axa and Aberdeen; Stan Chart’s conviction; Goldman is bullish on Asia; JB reports records assets; banks back in vogue; Rolexes in India; naked speculation and much more.
Fixed income robo-advisor eyes China market
Bondit, a fixed income-focused B2B robo-advisor, aims to capture the growing demand for China bonds over the medium term by partnering with mainland financial data provider Wind Info.
