UOB names Tan Choon Hin as head of ASEAN and Greater China
United Overseas Bank (UOB) said the newly created role will see Tan Choon Hin lead growth across the region.
Research
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The global funds that outperformed during summer volatility
FSA looks at the best performing global equity funds over June and July amidst a volatile unwind of a crowded artificial intelligence trade.
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Top Trumps: Asia Pacific ex-Japan equities – 13 August 2026
This week FSA compares two Asia Pacific ex-Japan equity funds: the Fidelity Asian Special Situations fund and the JPMorgan SAR Asian fund.
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Asia’s wealthy are neglecting insurance – McKinsey
McKinsey found that only 15% to 20% of HNWIs in the region have integrated life insurance into their wealth planning.
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The global funds that outperformed during summer volatility
FSA looks at the best performing global equity funds since the start of June during the volatile unwind of a crowded AI trade.
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Malaysia’s rich are among the highest adopters of AI for finance – HSBC survey
More than half value a hybrid approach combining AI with the expertise of financial professionals when making decisions.
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Asset managers moving AI from back-office to investment process
According to insights from 225 technology leaders.
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AI ‘reshaping client relationships’ as expectations grow
‘Meaningful AI budgets’ now expected, according to a survey.
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Equity funds experience largest outflows since Autumn Budget as Burnham takes over
Investor uncertainty over economic policy has led to millions being pulled from equity funds
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Top Trumps: Asia Pacific fixed income – 6 August 2026
This week FSA compares two Asia Pacific bond funds: the BlackRock GF Asian High Yield Bond fund and the UBS (Lux) SICAV Asian High Yield Bond fund.
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Morningstar: China leads sustainable fund launches in Asia ex-Japan
Singapore and Hong Kong continued to record positive net flows despite overall regional outflows.
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Franklin Templeton sees $18bn of inflows as assets hit record high
Franklin Templeton’s asset under management hit an all all-time high of $1.8trn on the back of strong equity markets and inflows into alternatives and ETFs.
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Schroders books net outflow as Nuveen takeover rumbles on
Total assets still hit a record high.
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Top Trumps: Emerging markets fixed income – 30 July 2026
This week FSA compares two emerging markets bond funds: the AB Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio fund and the T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Bond fund.
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Vanguard: Global dividend distribution rises 8% despite challenging macro environment
Europe and the UK dominated dividend distributions in the second quarter.
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Affluent HK and China investors adjust return expectations – DBS survey
Wealthy investors are also broadening their portfolios for long-term growth.
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Top Trumps: Infrastructure equities – 23 July 2026
This week FSA compares two infrastructure equity funds: the BNY Mellon Global Infrastructure Income fund and the Morgan Stanley QuantActive Global Infrastructure fund.