Abrdn’s Asia Pacific head of wholesale, David Hanzl, explains why the firm is doubling down on income as well as ESG and emerging markets.
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Franklin Templeton wants to be big in Japan
Franklin Templeton’s Asia Pacific CEO, Tariq Ahmad, explains why the firm’s two areas of focus are Japan and private banking.
Aberdeen Standard: SRI is not ESG
While ESG has become an inherent part of risk management, SRI (socially responsible investment) products are, by comparison, designed to meet the demand of specific investors, Aberdeen Standard’s William Scholes told FSA.
Aberdeen launches multi-asset funds in Singapore
Aberdeen Asset Management has launched two multi-asset funds in Singapore, the firm’s first in this category to be offered in the city-state, according to a statement from the firm.
Aberdeen buys Value Partners’ Taiwan fund business
Aberdeen Asset Management has expanded its Taiwan business by acquiring full ownership of Value Partners Concord Asset Management.
Things to watch for in asset management M&A
Asset management firms don’t typically include cultural fit as part of their due diligence process when entering into an M&A deal, according to industry sources.
In case you missed it… – Updates
Mirae Asset launches an Asia bond fund; Natixis names new head of Asian equities; Franklin Templeton creates multi-asset role; NB appoints Jonathan Bailey as head of ESG; Old Mutual becomes title sponsor of the Hong Kong rugby league; and others…
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Aberdeen vs Eastspring
FSA compares two Japan equity products: the Aberdeen Global Japanese Equity Fund and the Eastspring Investments Japan Dynamic Fund.
Aberdeen in shariah fund launch
The equity fund was launched in Indonesia and will focus on investments in India, Australia and Japan.
FSA Income Forum Singapore 2016
A look at the Fund Selector Asia Income Forum, held in Singapore on 1 March at the Raffles Hotel.
