As part of a new initiative, FSA is talking to market participants about key trends that shape fund selection. This week, Greg Hirt at Allianz Global Investors discusses the impact of difficulties in China’s property sector.

As part of a new initiative, FSA is talking to market participants about key trends that shape fund selection. This week, Greg Hirt at Allianz Global Investors discusses the impact of difficulties in China’s property sector.
Big data doodah; Ark in the spotlight; Fantasia’s Mickey Mouse payments; Neuberger Berman’s inflation worries; Stonehorn’s calm; Bitcoin surge; advertising; and much more.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and big data can improve the investment process, but don’t rely on technology for alpha generation, according to a panel of hedge fund executives.
Big data may be a fund differentiator when used in the investment process, but Asia’s fund selectors are uncomfortable with quant strategies, said Deutsche Bank’s head of fund solutions in APAC, Joyce Ngan.
Analysis of social media sentiment and online content are inputs into the decision-making process, which Mark Robertson, senior portfolio manager on the multi-asset team, describes for FSA.
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