AllianzGI: Stewardship in China is improving
Chris Liu, stewardship analyst at AllianzGI, explains why the lack of a stewardship code hasn’t held back progress in China.
Manulife IM launches private credit strategy in Singapore
It is a diversified private credit fund-of-fund product that seeks income and some capital appreciation.
Fidelity jumps to fifth in Broadridge China survey
Fidelity beaks into the top five for the first time in Broadridge’s China Power Ranking, a survey of the top performing asset managers in China.
Citi names new head of Singapore commercial bank
The US bank has chosen a Citi veteran to head up its Singapore business.
Malaysia’s RHBAM partners JPMAM to launch feeder fund into active ETF
The wholesale feeder fund invests a J.P. Morgan global equity actively managed ETF.
SCB Julius Baer appoints new CEO
Peerapong Jirasevijinda is a replacement for Lalitphat Toranavikrai, who will remain a member of the board of SCB Julius Baer.
AllianzGI gets approval to operate China FMC
AllianzGI is the latest global asset manager to get approval to launch a wholly owned public fund management company in mainland China.
Thornburg distributes four funds to HK retail investors
The US-headquartered investment manager’s announcement follows on the heels of the launch of a fund in Taiwan in September last year.
TRP names Apac COO
Tim Chamberlain will relocate to Australia from the firm’s London office, and help support regional growth.
Endowus unveils a full-service wealth management platform for HK investors
Endowus’s digital wealth app also introduces a range of features and functions designed specifically for retail investors in Hong Kong.
iCapital launches alternatives platform in Hong Kong and Singapore
iCapital Marketplace aims to connect wealth managers to a range of alternative investment products.
Federated Hermes strengthens bench in Japan
Kozo Fujioka’s appointment comes after Federated Hermes expanded into Japan to tap pension funds and other financial institutions there.
MSIM hires ex-CSAM Apac head for Greater China leadership role
Min Huang has joined the US investment manager as head of Greater China.
DWS Australia names new CEO
The 20-year Deutsche group veteran Lidia Tomova takes over from Chris Robinson.
Julius Baer promotes new group head for Greater China Singapore
Benjamin Sim appointment comes amid a spate of new promotions at the Singapore pure-play.
JP Morgan retains pole position in Z-Ben China rankings
The US firm excels with its outbound and inbound product offerings, with UBS/CS dominating with its onshore business.
China asset managers rush to set up virtual services in Hong Kong
ChinaAMC (HK) and Harvest Global Investments have gained SFC approval to offer virtual asset management services in the SAR.
Apac real estate values emerge after the ‘great reset’
The Apac property market is on the road to recovery, says Benett Theseira, head of Asia Pacific, PGIM Real Estate.
The top Asia ex-Japan funds of Q1
FSA highlights the best performing Asia ex-Japan funds in the first three months of 2024.
OCBC and Lion GI plan fourth ETF listing
The dividend-focused ETF will invest in leading Apac financial institutions.
SMDSAM launches Japanese equity fund
The Japan Equity High Conviction fund is available to accredited investors in Singapore.
The best performing Japanese funds of Q1
FSA highlights the best performing large cap Japanese equity funds of the first quarter of 2024.
Hong Kong’s leaders appeal for investors
Hong Kong’s chief executive and treasury secretary stress Hong Kong’s ‘connectivity’.
Natixis IM strengthens distribution capabilities in Singapore
Mark Kwek has joined Natixis Investment Managers as head of wholesale for southeast Asia, based in Singapore.
Fiera Capital makes key Japan hire
The Canadian asset manager continues to expand its overseas business.
Schroders: High yield is not a slam dunk anymore
Schroders global fixed income managers say higher dispersion will require careful credit selection
VP Bank appoints new head of Hong Kong wealth management
The bank has also moved his predecessor to Singapore as chief risk officer Asia.
UOB adds to its management team
The Singapore bank has promoted two long-standing staff to senior management roles.
Capital Group: all Hong Kong HNWIs currently have large cash holdings
Capital Group’s survey shows that 100% of Hong Kong high-net-worth investors currently have at least 10% of their portfolio held in cash.
Eastspring: The easy money has been made in Japan
Eastspring portfolio manager Oliver Lee says investors shouldn’t expect another bout of stellar outperformance as was seen last year.
BNPP WM’s Chan: quality matters
BNP Paribas Wealth Management’s head of investment services Gabriel Chan tells FSA what investment themes UNHW clients are interested in.
Loading…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
FSA SPY
The FSA Spy market buzz – 26 April 2024
Golden mystery, Next big Healthtech thing, Plastic everywhere, The Magnificent Seven wane, Dreary fund presentation hell, Putting The Economist in its place, A touch of Shakespeare and much more.
