The past decade was a lesson in how volatile equity markets can inflict drawdowns that badly hurt investors’ capital. This year has been no different, with markets see-sawing under the influence of factors as diverse as the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy, Brexit, instability in the Middle East and the recent US presidential election.
Tag: Eastspring Investments
Eastspring on volatility: Event sponsor video interview
William Barbour, head of client portfolio managers, Eastspring Investments answers questions about his firm’s low volatility strategy.
Video: FSA Investment Forum Hong Kong 2016
We present a short video that highlights our last forum of the year, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong on 27 October.
FSA Investment Forum Hong Kong 2016
FSA presents photo highlights from the Investment Forum held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong on 27 October.
FSA Investment Forum Singapore 2016
FSA presents photo highlights from the Investment Forum held at Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore on 25 October.
Hong Kong overweight in Eastspring’s low vol strategy
The strategy, which is overweight Hong Kong equities, aims to meet the demand for a fixed income proxy – stable returns with low volatility – for investors in both Asia and Europe, said William Barbour, head of client portfolio manager at Eastspring Investments.
Eastspring Singapore COO takes up CEO role
Eastspring Investments has appointed Phil Stockwell to serve as Singapore chief executive.
Asian fixed income stable in global context
The asset class has some insulation from global shocks due to the structure of the region’s two largest economies, said Eastspring Investments CIO of Asian fixed income Boon Peng Ooi.
Vontobel AM targets Taiwan retail base
Vontobel Asset Management has launched 11 funds in Taiwan using Eastspring Investments as the master agent.
Eastspring Investments gets new investment services head
Eastspring Investments, under Prudential’s asset management arm in Asia, has appointed Alan Artyun as head of investment services effective March 14.
