Launched in Hong Kong, the portfolio invests in assets such as covered calls and collateralised loans in the US, targeting investors who want to diversify away from traditional income investments.
Tag: BlackRock
The FSA Spy market buzz – 4 May 2018
Fullerton Hires, Blackrock goes high, Musk’s meltdown, Trilake’s airports, Hang Seng’s bestsellers, Ageism in asset management, Misleading headlines and much more…
The FSA Spy market buzz – 13 April 2018
SSGA hires, DBS loses and so does EFG; Blackrock gathers; Man buys back; Spy looks at Fees; Bond market discipline; advertising from Schroders, Old Mutual GI, Invesco and much more.
V is for Vietnam, not volatility
Despite the return of market volatility, a Vietnam equity fund managed by JP Morgan Asset Management has soared to the top as best performer, according to data from FE Analytics.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 23 February 2018
Change at Aberdeen Standard; Promotion at CA Indosuez; Blackrock guns for arms; Standard Life Aberdeen slims; Axa’s investment arms; St James does discretionary; advertising and much more
Blackrock delists China A-shares ETF
Blackrock is delisting one of its China A-share-focused ETFs from the Hong Kong Exchange because the firm believes the purpose of the underlying index “no longer exists”.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Blackrock vs Schroders
FSA compares two APAC ex-Japan equity products: the Blackrock Asian Dragon Fund and the Schroder ISF Asian Opportunities Fund.
In case you missed it (2 February 2018)
Ex-Fullerton CEO reappears at Franklin Templeton; BNPP AM creates APAC chief marketing role; Robeco hires Blackrock’s APAC head of PB and wealth distribution; US-based Metlife receives AM licence in Hong Kong, while Barings Investment Advisers loses it; “millennial fund investors not unique”, warns Cerulli; and more…
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Blackrock vs Bluebay
FSA compares two euro corporate bond funds: the Blackrock GF Euro Corporate Bond Fund and the Bluebay Investment Grade Bond Fund.
Blackrock: headwinds for Chinese tech, property
Sluggish demand for smartphones and curbs on property market are likely to hinder major gains in technology and property sectors in China in 2018, argues Helen Zhu, Blackrock’s head of China equities.
