Franklin Templeton has entered a joint venture with Hong Kong-based Asia Alternatives, while JP Morgan Asset Management makes additional hires for its alternatives business.
Tag: Asia
Equity funds remain ‘most researched’ in 1H
US and emerging market equity funds were the most researched asset classes by Asia-Pacific ex-Japan institutional investors, according to Evestment data.
Indosuez WM has high hopes for DPM in Asia
Indosuez Wealth Management aims to increase its Asia discretionary business to reach the industry average, and volatile markets provide the backdrop to do so, according to Arjan de Boer, head of markets, investments and structuring in Asia.
Report: Asian dividends jump 30% in Q2
Asia led globally with the highest dividend payouts year-on-year in Q2, with Singapore and Hong Kong dividends soaring.
Pictet WM: Asia’s industry leaders the better bet
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.
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.
