Retail investors in Greater China rank fund house websites as the top source of investment information, and digital tools are beginning to get traction among fund houses, according to a Cerulli Associates survey.
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JP Morgan adds RMB share class to Japan fund
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has introduced a share class hedged to the renminbi in the JP Morgan Japan (Yen) Fund.
East Capital UCITS approved for A share buying
The firm said it has the first Luxembourg-domiciled fund allowed to invest its portfolio in A-shares through the Stock Connect.
Rupee may out-perform the US dollar
India is no longer one of the “Fragile Five” and a potential influx of foreign investment bodes well for the currency, according to Philippe Jauer, chief investment officer, Amundi Asset Management.
HSBC GAM volatility focused equity product
HSBC Global Asset Management has unveiled an equity product, which aims to protect investors from market volatility.
Asia Frontier Capital unveils Iraq fund
Asia Frontier Capital has set its eyes on investment opportunities in Iraq with the launch of a new fund.
HKG wealth management growth outpacing talent
The growth in wealth management services in Greater China is driving strong demand for more professionals, but expertise is lacking, according to the Hong Kong Society of Financial Analysts.
Aberdeen China A share fund
Aberdeen Asset Management, which received the RMB Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor quota last year, is set to launch its China A-share dedicated investment strategy on 16 March.
Mercer finds no strong calls this year
No asset class or geography particularly stands out, but Asian fixed income is “the least worst place to be” in that asset class, said Garry Hawker, a partner with Mercer in Singapore.
Asian fixed income is not what it used to be
The typically-held investor concerns about Asian fixed income diversification, liquidity and credit quality are diminishing, according to Jamie Grant, head of Asia fixed income at First State Investments.
