Fund Selector Asia talks to Chad Cleaver, fund manager at VAM Funds, following the launch of the firm’s frontier markets vehicle.
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Axa appoints two to Asia fixed income team
Axa Investment Managers has made two additions to its fixed income team in Asia, as it attempts to bolster its coverage of the region.
Hong Kong raises inaugural bond
The Hong Kong government said it has raised $1bn for its inaugural Islamic bond or `sukuk’, which was mainly distributed to private and retail banks.
Hong Kong regulators move against CITIC
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has taken legal action against CITIC and five of its former executive directors, alleging market misconduct.
QS Investors see Asia exporters gaining
Asian markets and particularly China’s export-oriented businesses stand to benefit from the improvement of the US economy, according to QS Investors, a wholly owned affiliate of Legg Mason.
Select hedge fund strategies beat global markets
Less than half of the hedge funds offered in Hong Kong and Singapore have delivered more than 10% over the past three years.
Multi-asset funds investment avenues
Multi-asset funds are becoming attractive because they can address the market volatility that is likely to increase as the US Federal Reserve raises interest rates, sources said.
Deutsche Asset head of Asian fixed income
Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management has appointed Henry Wong as head of Asian fixed income for Asia Pacific as the company seeks to expand its range of solutions in this segment.
Tax issues in stock connect unclear
The widely anticipated Shanghai-Hong Kong stock connect initiative or “through train” still has key unresolved issues that impact on fund managers, according to Schroder Investment Management.
SGX Taiwan bourse aim for market link
The Singapore and Taiwan stock exchanges want to link their markets to offer investors cross-border access to financial products.
