Less than half of Malaysian unit trust investors currently own Shariah funds while nearly two thirds say they are not confident about their understanding of Shariah-based investments.
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HK MPF assets more than double since 2008 – Cerulli
Assets in Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund have more than doubled since 2008‚ accounting for about 63.5% of retirement investable assets despite the lack of clarity over fund expense ratios‚ according to Cerulli Associates.
Asia passporting concern threat to Ucits overblown
Concerns that a move to create a mutual recognition fund market between Hong Kong and China, which ultimately could be expanded regionally across Asia, poses a threat to Europes Ucits brand are overstated at least for now, according to Cerulli, the research organisation.
EIE survey managers negative on Asia-Pacific
Fund managers are bearish on Asia Pacific ex Japan equities for the first time since Expert Investor Europe began compiling its monthly Manager Sentiment Survey, in January 2005.
Natixis survey says investors risk appetite rises
Despite global market volatility, investors worldwide are willing to take more risk and prioritize asset growth, but need advice to achieve same, according to a recent survey by Natixis Global Asset Management.