Investment preferences and the commission-based distribution model are among the key barriers to Asian retail investors buying exchange-traded funds.
Tag: ETF
Why an active-passive blend offers best of both worlds
BMO Global Asset Management continues to innovate by bringing to market one of the most cost-effective, open architecture, multi-asset funds in Hong Kong, reflecting the firm’s compelling mix of active and passive investment capabilities.
JP Morgan AM to bring ETFs to Asia
Franklin Templeton is also said to be introducing its ETFs in the region, as active managers build up passive products in Asia.
Value Partners maps out aggressive product push
Plans include product launches in China and in Hong Kong and ETFs outside Asia, according to King Au, Value Partners’ Hong Kong-based CEO.
More China-focused thematic funds
BOCI-Prudential has launched an ETF investing in China’s ‘new economy’ while Manulife Asset Management debuts a mixed-asset product focused on China’s ‘bay area’ cities.
Two more ETFs dropped in HK
Enhanced Investment Products delisted a smart-beta fund while Mirae Asset ends trading of a consumption-related thematic product, according to records from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Another China ETF exits HK
GF International Investment Management has decided to delist its China-focused ETF in Hong Kong, according to records from the Hong Kong Exchange.
Singapore firm plans dividend ETF launch
The Singapore-focused equity income product would be the second ETF launched in the Lion City this year, according to data from the Singapore Exchange.
Nikko AM launches SGD corporate bond ETF
Nikko Asset Management Asia has listed a corporate bond ETF in Singapore and the regulator MAS is reportedly a seed investor.
Premia Partners to launch thematic smart beta
The Hong Kong-based firm expects to launch two smart beta ETFs in August, with one investing in the Asean markets and the other in technology-enabled companies.
