Asia was the only region with significant inflows into equity funds while recording the highest fund asset growth globally, according to a Morningstar report.
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Study: China’s physical ETFs reveal advantages
For performance reasons, the trend toward physical replication is beneficial for investors in China A-share exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a Morningstar research report.
Survey: Blockchain likely adopted in five years
Japanese investment managers are most keen on the use of blockchain, with 84% saying they will likely adopt such technology in five years, a State Street survey shows.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: HSBC vs Fidelity
FSA compares two Asian high yield bond funds: the HSBC Asian High Yield Bond Fund and the Fidelity Asian High Yield Fund.
Survey: Chinese investors want more passives
A Hang Seng Bank poll shows that mainland investors are keen on increasing global allocation and on using passive products.

Survey: RMs earn more in HK than Singapore
Front office private banking and wealth management professionals in Hong Kong are paid more than their Singapore counterparts, according to the Hays’ 2017 salary survey.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: GAM vs JP Morgan
FSA compares the GAM Star China Equity Fund and the JPM China Fund.

Survey: Beijing, HK top choices for industry CEOs
Global asset and wealth managers put Beijing and Hong Kong among the top cities expected to provide growth opportunities, according to a PwC survey.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Eastspring vs Henderson
FSA compares two Asia-Pacific real estate funds: the Eastspring Asian Property Securities Fund and the Henderson Asia Pacific Property Equities Fund.
Study: Singapore’s insolvencies to accelerate
The number of insolvencies in Singapore is expected to accelerate by 15% to 222 this year from 193 in 2016 – the highest in Asia-Pacific, according to a study by Euler Hermes.