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Green bonds are far from equity counterparts

The ESG element of green bonds has no impact on performance, according to Julien Bras, portfolio manager for fixed income at Allianz Global Investors.

Manulife AM rolls out HK fund in the Philippines

Manulife Asset Management and Trust has launched seven mutual fund products in the Philippines since the firm was set up last year.

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Only four fund sectors positive in 2018

This year’s best performing fund category in the Hong Kong universe was actually 2017’s worst performer.

SSGA granted WFOE licence

Separately, Vanguard and Bridgewater Associates increased the invested capital of their wholly foreign owned enterprises (WFOEs) in China, according to Z-Ben Advisors.

Singapore firm to launch alts robo platform

Xen will be targeting accredited investors in Asia, including Hong Kong and Singapore, according to Katrina Cokeng, Singapore-based co-founder and CEO of the firm.

Head To Head | 14 Dec 18

HEAD-TO-HEAD: Hamon vs Schroders

FSA compares two Asian (ex-Japan) equity funds: the Hamon Asian Market Leaders Fund and the Schroder ISF Asian Opportunities Fund.

The FSA Spy market buzz – 14 December 2018

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China Post to launch fixed income fund in HK

The product will be the firm’s second locally-authorised mutual fund for investors in Hong Kong.

India’s wealthy to grow by nearly 90% by 2023

Asia-based wealth managers have also been ramping up their capabilities to service Indian HNWIs.

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