Rising interest rates and global trade tensions are more likely to hit multinationals in Asia than the region’s home-grown leaders, who have become strong rivals, argues David Gaud, chief investment officer for Asia at Pictet Wealth Management.
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Why change is expected in Asia’s ESG profile
Asia is far behind developed markets on key ESG issues, but the hope is that China’s regulatory policies to address environmental issues will drive a regional change in mindset.
Study: Asia’s HNWIs expect outsized SI returns
High net worth individuals in Asia put strong returns ahead of building a better world when it comes interest in sustainable investment (SI) products, according to a survey conducted by Standard Chartered.
Are Asia’s wealthy inching into DPM?
Private bank and wealth management clients in Asia are slowly putting more money in discretionary mandates, but they still account for a small portion of assets under management, according to Pictet WM and Deutsche Wealth.
BNPP AM sets up Asia-based fixed income team
BNP Paribas Asset Management has made several hires in Hong Kong and Singapore and plans to hire more people in mainland China, according to Bryan Carter, London-based head of emerging market fixed income.
Mifid II brings dilemma to Asian firms
Europe’s Mifid II requires Asian fund managers to decide whether to treat European clients differently from others in terms of transparency, investor protection and cost of research.
Asia lifts Amundi’s AUM
In 2017, about one-third of the French firm’s new assets (ex-France) came from Asia-based investors, according to the firm’s 2017 annual results.
Robeco looks to Asia for fintech
Robeco fund managers Patrick Lemmens and Jeroen van Oerle have declared Asia the “fintech hub of the future”.
China’s OBOR to impact in 2018: HSBC PB
China’s growth will provide regional opportunities in infrastructure, financials and consumer products, said Fan Cheuk-wan, HSBC Private Bank head of investment strategy in Asia.
Schroders: Beware of inflation risk
Inflation expectation is prioritised as a major risk in the fund managed by Patrick Brenner, head of multi-asset investment Asia at Schroders.
