Investors looking at listed fintech companies should closely monitor profitability, according to Patrick Lemmens, Rotterdam-based executive director for trends investing at Robeco.
Tag: FinTech
Jupiter revamps financial fund
The strategy of a financial sector fund run by the firm for 12 years has been revised to address financial innovation.
In case you missed it (16 November 2018)
Natixis IM hires three Pictet AM managers of theme funds; ASI creates new role for institutional investors; Morningstar IM names new APAC CIO; BNY Mellon IM affiliate creates ESG model for sovereign debt; MAS proposes ‘sandbox express’; and more…
Asia’s PBs slow to automate
Banks in Asia are slowly digitizing the client wealth experience, but costs and cybersecurity are concerns.
In case you missed it (31 August 2018)
Capital Group announces Asia hires, as reported by Spy; StanChart PB poaches from DBS and BOS; Principal gains full ownership of India JV; Hong Konger operates unlicensed AM business, so did a Singaporean; and more…
Who will be the winners in the robo game?
Banks are better positioned to offer robo-advisor services to clients than start-up fintech firms, argues Dominic Gamble, Singapore-based chief digital officer at fintech firm Privé Technologies.
Singapore’s OCBC launches robo-advisor platform
Targeting young clients, OCBC Bank has partnered with a local fintech firm to launch an automated investment platform in Singapore offering thematic and passive portfolios.
In case you missed it (8 June 2018)
Macquarie IM names new Asia head, Schroders poaches Capital Group’s Asia marketing head; Evestment reveals most viewed funds in May; MAS wants “plain English” in sales forms; Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi enter fintech agreement, as did Singapore and India; and more…
In case you missed it (11 May 2018)
Pinebridge hires Amundi veteran; Singapore’s IMAS names new CEO; London-based Architas enters Hong Kong market; China-based ICBC-Axa Life establishes asset management firm; SFC introduces guidelines on instant messaging; China extends RQFII programme to Japan; and more…
In case you missed it (04 May 2018)
UBS becomes first foreign player to apply for 51% JV ownership in China; Z-Ben says not a single Chinese fund manager is willing to sell a 51% stake; Credit Suisse poaches Julius Baer veteran; UTI AM launches an India multi-asset fund in Singapore; HSBC launches two lower carbon funds in Hong Kong; HKMA alleged to launch a crypto investment product; and more…
