Indosuez WM’s De Boer on a ‘transformational acquisition’
The purchase of Degroof Petercam has boosted assets and broadened the scale of the wealth manager’s products and services.
AllianzGI appoints CIO for Asia Pacific
Allianz Global Investors has hired Wilfred Sit as equity CIO for Asia Pacific from Hang Seng Investment Management.
William Blair launches small-mid cap fund in Taiwan
The William Blair Small-Mid Cap Growth SICAV fund invests in high-quality, US small and mid-cap growth companies.
Will bond yields stay higher for longer?
The rising likelihood of ‘higher for longer’ rates could make income assets more appealing.
Alternatives manager RAM launches two SFC‐authorised retail funds
The two funds are the RAM Hong Kong Government Bond fund and the RAM Income fund.
KGI appoints Asia CIO
Cusson Leung has worked at major financial institutions including Credit Suisse, JP Morgan and Merrill Lynch.
Ruffer: China equities could be ‘the best contrarian allocation’
The British boutique asset manager known for focusing on capital preservation has turned bullish on Chinese equities.
UOB’s Low joins AIA IM as head of funds selection
Ernest Low was most recently head of regional funds at UOB.
LGT buys CBA’s personal advice business
The transaction is expected to close by mid-2025.
Capital Group appoints MD for Apac global financial institutions
Marketa Dvorak was most recently head of southeast Asia for the global wealth management group at Wellington Management.
AXA IM: Chinese equities are not cheap anymore
Macroeconomic challenges still persist in China and need to be addressed, according to AXA IM’s Asia chief investment officer Ecaterina Bigos.
Asia markets brace for higher tariffs
The resilience of Asian domestic economies could withstand higher trade tariffs, say market strategists.
Chartwell Capital partners with Japan’s SPARX Group
Hong Kong-based investment firm Chartwell Capital has entered into a strategic partnership with SPARX Asia Investment Advisors Limited.
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UBS AM launches its first tokenized fund
The fund will be available in Singapore through authorised distribution partners.
Active China equity funds lag amid breakout month
Some of the biggest actively managed China equity funds have not kept up the pace with the rally in Chinese markets year-to-date.
Mubadala Capital partners with Seviora
Under the MOU the two firms will seek co-investment opportunities.
These China ETFs are outpacing the S&P 500 year-to-date
A handful of ETFs tracking Chinese equities are outpacing the S&P 500 index year-to-date after breaking out of multiyear lows.
OSL and ChinaAMC unveil tokenised fund initiative
The tokenised fund, subject to regulatory approval, will be available to retail investors in Hong Kong.
Japan election uncertainty prompts carry trade concerns
Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s coalition lost its majority in snap election.
Asia ex Japan equities: abrdn versus Schroder
As part of FSA’s head-to-head series, we compare the abrdn Asia Pacific Sustainable Equity fund and the Schroder ISF Asian Opportunities fund.
China is no longer cheap or oversold: TT International’s Robertson
The portfolio manager believes China is likely to follow a path similar to that of Japan’s ‘lost decade’.
Natixis: Asian financial advisers fret over wealth transfers
Although worried they will not retain assets from client’s spouses or children, financial advisers remain optimistic about client growth.
Asian equity funds overtake global markets
A rise in China, India and Taiwan markets has helped propel Asia ex Japan equity funds ahead of their global peers on a trailing six-month basis, according to data from FE fundinfo.
RHBAM launches enhanced income strategy
The RHB Asian Income funds feed into the Schroder Asian Income fund.
AllianceBernstein’s Hogbin: ‘We’ll still be talking about cash on the sidelines a year from now’
AllianceBernstein’s global head of investments tells FSA where the firm is focusing resources over the next twelve months.
Citi enjoys more flows into Apac
Fixed income, currencies and commodities activity in Asia is notable growth area.
M&G names two senior Apac intermediary heads
The appointments further strengthen the asset manager’s leadership team in Apac.
Morningstar sees a structural shift in Asean investment landscape
New economy stocks are shifting the composition of Southeast Asia’s investible universe, says Morningstar.
Phillip Capital Management partners with Tiger Brokers
The collaboration means that Tiger Brokers’ clients will now have access to same-day liquidity for Phillip Money Market funds.
HSBC GPBW backs China high dividend stocks
Cheuk Wan Fan, CIO Asia at HSBC GPBW believes the latest fall in China equity prices is a short-term technical pullback.
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The FSA Spy market buzz – 15 November 2024
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