China has risen to become the largest thematic fund market outside the US and Europe, according to Morningstar.
Category: Research
Mutual Fund Top Trumps – RMB Fixed Income
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two RMB fixed income products: the BOCHK All Weather China High Yield Bond Fund and the Income Partners Managed Volatility High Yield Bond Fund.
Mutual Fund Top Trumps – Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) equities
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two Apac (ex-Japan) equity products: the Barings Asia Growth Fund and the FSSA Asia Growth Fund.
Asia investors shift from major asset classes
Investors are increasing their holdings in absolute return hedge funds and local equities, according to Bonhill research.
Asia fund fees remain high
China, Hong Kong, and Singapore received “below average” grades from Morningstar for their fund fees and expenses.
Mutual Fund Top Trumps – Emerging Markets Fixed Income
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two emerging markets fixed income products: the HSBC GIF Global Emerging Markets Bond Fund and the NB Emerging Market Debt Blend Fund.
Blackrock tops brand survey
Fund selectors in Asia Pacific ranked “appealing investment strategy” as the most important brand attribute.
Thematic funds gain traction in Asia
Technology, healthcare, and sustainability themed funds are expected to perform well, a report finds.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Capital Group versus Nomura
FSA compares two international equities products: the Capital Group New Prespective Fund and the Nomura Global High Conviction Fund.
Assessing ESG risks while investing in blockchain ETFs
Morningstar Sustainalytics released a report that aims to help investors evaluate ESG issues related to applications of blockchain in public equities markets.