Vietcombank Fund Management, which is part-owned by Franklin Templeton Investments, has launched its first open-ended equity scheme, investing in large-cap companies listed on the Vietnam stock exchange.
Tag: Asia
Nomura Asset Management opens in Dubai
Nomura Asset Management has opened an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre, its first in the Middle East.
Study reveals lack of understanding of Shariah
Less than half of Malaysian unit trust investors currently own Shariah funds while nearly two thirds say they are not confident about their understanding of Shariah-based investments.
Malaysia to open asset management industry
Malaysia has announced a raft of measures to strengthen its capital markets, including steps to facilitate the entrance of foreign firms to the local asset management industry.
Fullerton gets RQFII nod to invest in China market
Singapore-based Fullerton Fund Management has received a license to invest in China’s domestic securities market.
Neuberger Berman strengthens sales team in Asia
Neuberger Berman has strengthened its marketing and sales team in Asia as it looks to expand its operations in the region.
Manulife poaches UBS Global AM Asia CEO
Manulife has poached Kai Sotorp, UBS Global Asset Management’s chief executive for the Asia Pacific region for a newly created role of executive vice president and global head of wealth and asset management.
Nomura eyes China market with JV in Shanghai
Nomura Holdings is launching a joint venture in the Shanghai-based Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ) through which it will provide information on financial markets and products to local institutions.
Threadneedle bolsters product offering
Threadneedle Investments has launched a further two Asia-managed funds for the Singapore market.
Julius Baer reports high Asia asset transfer
Julius Baer’s integration of the Merrill Lynch International Wealth Management business in Hong Kong and Singapore had a ‘very high asset transfer’ of over 80%, according to its four month interim statement today.
