The city’s assets under management (AUM) in asset and wealth management only reported a 2% year-over-year increase for 2021, official figures show.
Category: Research
Faltering ESG performance raises investor doubts
There are increasing questions about ESG investing as the focus on performance, data, reporting and transparency sharpens, according to a study by Schroders.
Mutual Fund Top Trumps – Asia Pacific Fixed Income
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two Asia Pacific fixed income products: the First Sentier Asian Quality Bond Fund and the JP Morgan Asian Total Return Bond Fund.
Climate and biodiversity top engagement priorities for Southeast Asia investors
Schroders study finds 30% most concerned about climate issues.
Mutual Fund Top Trumps – Europe inc UK
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two European equity products: the Blackrock GF European Value Fund and the MFS Meridian European Value Fund.
A ‘paradigm shift’ in stewardship in China
Domestic fund managers in China that tend to avoid voting against management are beginning to ‘move the needle’.
Mutual Fund Top Trumps – Greater China equities
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two Greater China equities products: the BEA Greater China Growth Fund and the FSSA Greater China Growth Fund.
Singapore investors’ mismatch between ESG values and action
Despite recognising importance of ESG, investors are reluctant to invest sustainably, according to Amundi report.
Investors pursue credibility and performance in managers
Credibility, performance and service fees are key criteria for choosing asset managers, according to FleishmanHillard’s first pan-Asia future of asset management report.
Mutual Fund Top Trumps – USD fixed income
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two US dollar fixed income products: the Allspring Worldwide USD Investment Grade Credit Fund and the Invesco Global Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund.
