Oil prices have not found a floor, but Baring Asset Management believes the market reaction to the collapse is “disproportionate” to realities in the energy sector and will maintain its exposure.
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Citibank sees spike in discretionary business
In Asia, the bank had a dramatic flow into fixed income mandates in the second half due to client uncertainties in regards to the looming US rate hike.
Fund transactions up in Hong Kong
Total transaction value of mutual funds and unit trusts in Hong Kong increased 35% in 2014, while the aggregate value of all product categories was down 8%.
Manulife hires two
Manulife Asset Management has hired Kathryn Langridge and Philip Ehrmann to run its new global emerging markets equity portfolio management team.
Japan snap election reactions
With Shinzo Abe safely ensconced at the head of the Japanese politics for the next four years following a decisive snap election victory for the LDP-Komeito coalition on Sunday, debate now moves on from the outcome to its implications.
Funds to consider in 2015
Roger Bacon, head of Citibank’s managed investments in Asia, shares some of the bank’s fund selections and products under consideration in 2015.
Hong Kong protests commentary
Are Hong Kongs pro-democracy protests a threat to society? To Beijing? And could they turn violent? Will they persist indefinitely? Robert Horrocks, CIO Matthews Asia, comments.
China slowdown much more a concern Pioneer
China’s slowing GDP growth is much more a concern for Asian markets than the impact of likely rise in US interest rates, according to Andrew Feltus, senior vice president and portfolio manager at Pioneer Investments.
VAM fund manager taps China energy
VAM Funds believes China’s clean energy sector is poised for high growth over the next five years, driven by increasing consumption and government initiatives, said Martina Turner, lead portfolio manager.
Aberdeen starts operations in Indonesia
Aberdeen Asset Management Asia has launched its business in Indonesia as a fully licensed onshore fund manager.
