Standard Chartered in Singapore has appointed Andrew Chia as global head of managed investments, effective July 1, Fund Selector Asia has learned.
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Some fund houses believe Greece outcome containable
Greece’s possible default and exit from the Eurozone will not undermine Europe’s economic recovery, some fund houses say.
MRF initiative to expand quickly: Consulting firm
The mutual recognition of funds initiative offers the best strategic growth opportunity for asset managers over the next ten years, according to Z-Ben Advisors.
Ashmore launches flexible, dedicated China fund
The Ashmore All Chinese Equity Fund has the ability to invest across the Chinese H-share, A-share and ADR markets.
M&G hires Asia investment specialist
Jeik Sohn has been appointed as the firm’s first investment specialist in Asia.
Welcome to the new Fund Selector Asia!
After a company-wide redesign and upgrade of IT systems, all of Last Word Media’s publications now have a new look.
Natixis appoints Asia-Pacific chief economist
In Hong Kong, the bank has hired Alicia Garcia Herrero, a former chief economist for emerging markets at BBVA Research.
China’s asset managers well-positioned for MRF
A study of mainland asset managers shows those that have foreign partnerships or Hong Kong offices have an edge over those with foreign joint ventures when it comes to cross-border funds, according to Cerulli Associates.
ETFs to become core portfolio holdings in Asia, Cerulli says
Distributors in Asia-Pacific are likely to use exchange-traded funds and other index-tracking products as core holdings when building model portfolios, and actively-managed funds could become satellite holdings, according to a report from Cerulli Associates.
China’s MSCI inclusion to drive Hong Kong market
China’s inclusion on the MSCI emerging market indices is a matter of when, not if, and the resulting capital inflows will have substantial impact on Hong Kong’s market, said Helen Zhu, Blackrock’s head of China equities.
