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Aviva Investors changes Taiwan distribution partner
The firm said it has swapped master agents in Taiwan, appointing CTBC Investments. CTBC will distribute Aviva’s 11 public registered SICAV funds from 1 August. Previously, the distribution was handled by First Capital Management. Kevin Talbot, chief executive of Asia Pacific, believes Taiwan holds “significant opportunity” for the firm. “Our new partnership with CTBC Investments […]
Aviva Investors unveils multi-strategy fund in Australia
The Aviva Investors Multi-Strategy (AIMS) Target Return Fund aims to deliver a return of 5% per annum above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s base rate over any rolling three-year period, the firm said. The current Australian base rate, called the cash rate, is 2.25%. “No matter who they are, investors want simple and specific outcomes […]
Aviva reweights HY bonds from India to China
Asian high yield bonds are undergoing a turnaround phase this quarter as the prospects of Chinese issuers improve following monetary easing measures, according to Tim Jagger, senior vice president and portfolio manager for Asian fixed income at Aviva Investors.
India and Indonesia stories wearing thin
”Significant good news” is needed to sustain market momentum in India and Indonesia, according to Tim Jagger, senior vice president and portfolio manager for Asian fixed income at Aviva Investors.
Asia investment grade looks attractive
Aviva Investors is cautious on investment grade credit spreads in Asia in the short term, but has a more constructive view on the asset class in the medium term given attractive valuations.
JPM AM Aviva Asia acquisition
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has acquired Aviva Investors’ Asia Pacific Real Estate vehicle.
Asia high yield offers safe haven
Global interest rates are likely to remain low for a “considerable period”, according to Aviva Investors, and certain factors suggest Asian high yield is preferable to comparable US products.
China property sector
China’s property sector is down 8% this year, and Aviva is making highly selective decisions according to company and city, said Tim Jagger, senior vice president and portfolio manager for fixed income in Asia.
Aviva Investors China real estate looks risky
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.