Issuance in Asia Pacific (Apac) stays robust in 2022, led by China, Japan and Korea, shows Moody’s ESG Solutions.
Category: Research
Mutual Fund Top Trumps – Emerging Market Equities
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two Emerging Market equity products: the Aberdeen Standard Emerging Markets Equity Fund and the UBS Global Emerging Markets Opportunity Fund.
Mainland investors show strong demand for Hong Kong ETFs
The average daily turnover of Southbound ETFs via Stock Connect reached HK$215.7m in the first month of its launch.
Taiwanese fund assets fall amid bond redemptions
Total net assets of Taiwan funds dropped to TWD4.70trn ($156.60bn) in the second quarter this year, from TWD5.02trn in the previous quarter.
Government investment teams drive ESG uptake
Invesco study finds 75% of sovereign wealth funds and 47% of central banks adopting a formal ESG policy.
Mutual Fund Top Trumps – North America Equities
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two North America equity products: the AB Select US Equity Fund and the Robeco BP US Premium Equities Fund.
Gold defies headwinds with 2022 recovery
Strong ETF inflows have driven increased demand for gold in the first six months of the year, despite a weaker second quarter, finds the latest quarterly report from the World Gold Council.
Thai fund industry sees more quarterly outflows
Short term bond funds in the country see THB96.4bn ($2.66bn) in quarterly outflow, Morningstar data found.
ETF demand rises across Asia
Competition among asset managers to cut the total fees of exchange-traded funds is “intensifying”.
Asian fund flows plunge amid volatility
Despite the impact of market dynamics on mutual funds, real assets and income protection assets have shown resilience, said Cerulli Associates (Cerulli).
