But thematic equity products were also popular during the first half.
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China leads ETF growth in Asia
Overall, ETF AUM across Asia (ex-Japan) fell by 0.8% during the first five months.
Asia’s HNWIs seek alts, multi-asset strategies
An online alternative investment platform in Singapore has garnered at least $100m in assets since its launch last year.
China’s online fund platforms a key distribution channel
Even foreign players have opened accounts with online fund platforms for selling investment products direct to investors.
Southeast Asia investors in risk-off mode
Separately, despite the coronavirus, domestic fund managers in Southeast Asia are expected to form partnerships with foreign players to launch new types of products.
How difficult is it to raise assets in China?
Only one foreign firm onshore, a UK-based manager, has exceeded the RMB 2bn ($280m) AUM mark.
Will the fee-based advisory model gain ground in Asia?
Regulatory developments in Taiwan and China are worth watching as they can potentially influence the shift to fee-based models in the region, according to a Cerulli report.
Income theme continues in Malaysia
The best-selling fund last year was a locally-wrapped version of Schroders’ Asian Income Fund.
Challenges abound in China’s new advisory scheme
With foreign ownership limits set to be removed next year, will the new scheme provide global players opportunities to increase their participation in China’s $2trn retail market?
Thailand aims to tighten fixed-term fund regs
The country’s securities regulator wants fund managers and distributors to disclose more information about the products’ risks.
