Morningstar emphasised the importance of management strength and stability in its June ratings review of mutual funds.
Tag: BlackRock
Malaysian manager launches China bond fund
In yet another feeder fund partnership, RHB Group Asset Management’s fund will feed into Blackrock’s China bond product.
Swan sours on growth, dials down risk
Blackrock warns on potential reversal of globalization, negative corporate sentiment and earnings pressure.
Blackrock rearranges European equity team
As a long-standing portfolio manager steps back, the firm intends to eventually merge two of its European equity strategies that are available for sale in Asia.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 24 May 2019
HSBC Private Bank retirement; Changes at Aviva Investors and China Asset Management; Structured products; Insti and wholesale merge; advertising and much more.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Blackrock versus Threadneedle
FSA compares two UK equity products: the Blackrock GF United Kingdom Fund and the Threadneedle UK Select Fund.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: AB versus Blackrock
FSA compares two US large-cap equity funds: the AB Select US Equity Portfolio and the BGF US Flexible Equity Fund.
Blackrock plans thematic funds in Hong Kong
The asset management giant joins the parade of firms launching thematic funds in Asia.
Blackrock hires Tony Tang to lead China efforts
Tony Tang Xiaodong will supervise the US firm’s long-term business strategy in China as the country opens up its financial sector to foreign players.
Handful of UK funds defy Brexit
Unsurprisingly, UK equities have underperformed other markets since the Brexit referendum, but a few funds have defied the trend.
