Malaysia’s RHB Asset Management has launched an Asian equity fund that aims to invest in companies with entrepreneurial characteristics.
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AMP Capital Nikko equity mandate
Australia’s AMP Capital has won an A$175m ($154m) mandate to manage Nikko Asset Management Australia’s equity portfolio on behalf of its multi-manager team.

Pioneer Fund Manager Interview – Piergaetano Iaccarino
Recent government policies in Japan and Korea are creating potential dividend yield opportunities, according to Piergaetano Iaccarino, senior vice president, Pioneer Investments.
Amundi paints positive outlook on Asian equities
Improving growth in the US and Europe, supported by a benign global interest rate and liquidity scenario, makes Asian equities attractive, according to French asset manager Amundi.
PIMCO appoints EM Asia portfolio head
PIMCO has appointed Luke Spajic, an executive vice president and portfolio manager, to lead the firm’s emerging markets Asia portfolio management.
Retail investors lack mutual fund knowledge
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.
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.