A survey of 4,000 retail investors in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore revealed that about 40% do not know what mutual funds are, according to research firm Cerulli Associates.
Tag: Asia
Mirae Asset betting on Asian consumption theme
Asia’s growing population of consumers with disposable income has led Mirae Asset Global Investments to adopt an overweight view on the consumer discretionary sector, said Rahul Chadha, co-chief investment officer.
Principal Global Asia CEO
With uncertainty surrounding global markets, investors have tempered the desire for yield and are seeking income-oriented solutions, said Andrea Muller, Asia chief executive for Principal Global Investors.
Legg Mason eyes India Malaysia Thailand
Legg Mason Global Asset Management plans to bring offshore products to India, Malaysia, and Thailand as part of its Asia expansion strategy.
Principal Global Investors
Principal Global Investors plans to launch a China A-share product after it receives an RMB Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor licence for its Hong Kong business, according to Andrea Muller, Asia chief executive.
Amundi to open Asian ETF business next year
Amundi will open an exchange-traded fund business in Asia next year with the intention of doubling its assets under management.
Aviva Investors China real estate looks risky
Investment in China’s real estate market looks increasingly risky as developers struggle with a credit crunch and a slowdown in sales, according to Bart Coenraads, head real estate multi-manager for Asia at Aviva Investors.
Matthews Asia on an awakening Japan
According to Yu Zhang, manager of the Matthews Asia Dividend strategies, Japan today represents a particularly interesting investment study for dividend investors.
Aberdeen plans China A share fund launch
Aberdeen Asset Management Asia plans to launch a China A-share fund following the receipt of an RMB Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor licence from the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
Aviva Investors eyes Asia expansion
Aviva Investors plans to build its Asia capabilities and also intends to seek an RMB Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor license, said Kevin Talbot, chief executive officer, Asia Pacific.
