Emerging market assets will likely face rising volatility and capital outflows as the US Federal Reserve begins tightening interest rates, according to JP Morgan Asset Management.
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Value Partners unveils China Ashare ETF
Value Partners has launched a China A-share ETF, which will track the FTSE Value-Stocks China A-Share Index.
StanChart PB appoints global advisory head
Standard Chartered Private Bank has hired Christian Mueller as global head of investment advisory as it expands its wealth management business.
EM fracturing opens door for active managers
As emerging markets continue to splinter it is time to take an active position, says Wells Fargo’s Anthony Cragg. Right now his focus is on China, where he believes the greatest EM opportunities lie.
Selective opportunities as emerging markets change
Long-term structural growth and low valuations make emerging markets appealing relative to developed markets, according to Capital Group, but stock-picking skills will be critical.
Deutsche Asset Germany receives RQFII license
The firm said it has become the first asset manager in Germany to receive a Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) license, which will enable it to invest in mainland securities.
HKG court upholds fund advertising decision
Fund advertisements can be issued to the general public even if the issuer only intends to sell the product to professional investors, according to Hong Kong authorities.
RBC Wealth Management boosts Singapore team
RBC Wealth Management has added to its Singapore-based team by hiring two senior relationship managers from UOB.
Quant strategies get mixed reception in Asia
Smart beta strategies, effectively quant strategies, have traction in Europe but in Asia the appeal is not as clear, according to Gregor Andrade, a principal at AQR Capital Management.
OMGI hires adviser to guide Asia expansion
The firm has hired Simon MacKinnon as Asia strategy adviser to support the regional expansion of its asset and wealth management units.
