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.
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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.
ADB update on Asia
Asia is on track to remain the world’s fastest growing region, and the biggest risk is if structural reforms are not carried out as planned, said the ADB’s chief economist Shang-Jin Wei.
Last Word Media celebrates eight years
Last Word Media celebrated eight years in Asia last week in spectacular style with two parties in Asia’s leading financial hubs.
Amundi sets up a MF distribution co in Thailand
Amundi Group has expanded its operations in Asia, setting up a wholly-owned mutual fund brokerage company in Thailand.
Aberdeen gets OK for Indonesian fund buy
Aberdeen Asset Management Asia has received a green light from regulators to buy a majority stake in Indonesia’s NISP Asset Management from NISP Sekuritas.
Principal Global to build Asia compliance team
Principal Global Investors is expanding its compliance team to address increasing regulations, and the firm has appointed AXA Investment Manager’s Daniel Lam as compliance director.
Amundi overweight on China equities
Amundi Group’s global allocation is overweight China equities as the group plans to expand in Asia, according to Pascal Blanqué, chief executive officer.
