Industry sources say that the Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to increase interest rates by 0.25% tilts their preference toward developed market equities and the banking sector.
Tag: BlackRock
Investors maintain cautious approach to ASEAN
Against a backdrop of low commodity prices and souring consumer sentiment, regional fund selectors are choosing to adopt a more cautious approach toward ASEAN.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 11 Dec 15
Horrible MPF funds; Blackrock a raging bull on ETFs; Eaton Vance innovating; Smart beta is fashionable; Beaujolais Nouveau meets high yield and much more.
Morningstar Asia fund reviews and re-ratings – November
A retiring fund manager impacts two Blackrock products, a JP Morgan vehicle gets upgraded, and a Templeton fund is taken down a notch, according to the research firm’s monthly review of funds available in Asia.
Morningstar fund reviews and re-ratings – October
Management reshufflings have impacted analyst ratings of BlackRock and Henderson products and a Schroders fund gets an upgrade, according to the research firm’s monthly review of funds available in Asia.
Finding plays on China’s demographic woes
Investment opportunities linked to longevity and an aging population are emerging in areas such healthcare and financial services, fund houses say.
BlackRock launches Japan equity fund
BlackRock has entered into a product partnership with Mizuho to launch the BlackRock Japan Multi-Income Equity Fund.
Are earnings in Japan set for a strong 2016?
The Japanese economy is not exactly encouraging, but the potential for corporate earnings is another story.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 09 Oct 15
A new head for RBC Investment Management in Asia, State Street raises assets in Thailand, Julius Baer and UBS disagree on Japan, GAM gets inactive, pain for Pimco, SLI, Columbia Threadneedle and Jupiter are on the streets and much more!
BlackRock gets new QFII quota
The additional QFII quota takes the total amount allocated to all BlackRock entities to $1.25bn.
