Typical product structures that offer superior liquidity and guaranteed returns are encouraging the practice of churning of investments in the Asian mutual fund industry, according to a new study by Cerulli Associates.
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OMGI hires adviser to guide Asia expansion
The firm has hired Simon MacKinnon as Asia strategy adviser to support the regional expansion of its asset and wealth management units.
Asian fixed income is not what it used to be
The typically-held investor concerns about Asian fixed income diversification, liquidity and credit quality are diminishing, according to Jamie Grant, head of Asia fixed income at First State Investments.
Are we reaching a tipping point for Asian bonds
As central bankers in the West continue tripping over themselves in the rush to make dovish noises on holding rates lower for longer and showing patience as Fed chair Janet Yellen likes to say, even highly cautious investors may be reaching a tipping point.
Asian investors put strong returns down to luck
Nearly half of Asian investors were pleased with their 2014 returns, which many credited to pure luck, according to a survey by Manulife.
Asia entering multi-decade stock pickers market
Asia is entering a multi-decade stock-pickers market, similar to that seen in the 1960s and 1970s in developed markets says Jung Ho Rhee, CEO at Mirae Asset Global Investments.
Asia investment grade looks attractive
Aviva Investors is cautious on investment grade credit spreads in Asia in the short term, but has a more constructive view on the asset class in the medium term given attractive valuations.
Fund selectors tilt toward Asian equities
Asian equities ex-Japan stood out as this year’s preferred asset class, according to an FSA survey of fund selectors and portfolio managers.
Asian real estate and US rate rise
With the US poised to raise interest rates this year, Asia’s housing markets could face challenging times with Hong Kong and Malaysia being the two most vulnerable markets, according to a report from Axa Investment Managers Asia.
RBC Wealth appoints Juan Aronna
RBC Wealth Management has appointed Juan Aronna as the head of discretionary investment management in Asia.
