Amundi Asset Management is considering setting up wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE) in China and plans to launch more Hong Kong-domiciled funds, according to Zhong Xiaofeng, the firm’s CEO for North Asia.
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In case you missed it (2 February 2018)
Ex-Fullerton CEO reappears at Franklin Templeton; BNPP AM creates APAC chief marketing role; Robeco hires Blackrock’s APAC head of PB and wealth distribution; US-based Metlife receives AM licence in Hong Kong, while Barings Investment Advisers loses it; “millennial fund investors not unique”, warns Cerulli; and more…
The FSA Spy market buzz – 26 May 2017
Hermes hires, Capital Group too; Italian retirement; Long-term short-term, Hong Kong property bubbles; Hang Seng bestsellers; CS humming; AM premiums and much more.
Amundi and IFC to create $2bn EM `green bond’ fund
The world’s largest green bond fund dedicated to emerging markets will be developed by Amundi and the International Finance Corporation.
In case you missed it – FSA News Update
A report from Legg Mason saying US GDP could hit a 20-year high; a European distribution platform launches in Singapore; more fintech cooperation in Asia; appointments at Natixis and notable items during China’s NPC meeting…
Survey: Beijing, HK top choices for industry CEOs
Global asset and wealth managers put Beijing and Hong Kong among the top cities expected to provide growth opportunities, according to a PwC survey.
Amundi’s Mortier warns on US equities
US equity valuations have become expensive on a price-to-earnings basis and investors are urged to stay away from them, according to Vincent Mortier, Amundi Group’s Paris-based deputy chief investment officer and global head of multi-asset.
Amundi scales up in $3.74bn purchase of Pioneer
Amundi said it will become the world’s eight largest asset manager after acquiring Pioneer Investments for €3.54bn ($3.74bn).
Outcome of Thai political impasse could impact portfolios
Thai equities have mostly recovered after plunging in the wake of the death of the King, but now the military-appointed government is attempting to navigate official approval of a new constitution and handle the first royal succession in seven decades.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Amundi vs MFS Meridian
Fund Selector Asia compares the Amundi Asia ex-Japan Fund with the the MFS Meridian Asia Pacific ex-Japan Fund.
