Strong growth in emerging markets could leave EMD well placed to pick up again in 2019, according to Franklin Templeton.
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Video: Franklin Templeton on fixed income investing
Ivan Fong, vice president and senior product manager, sees opportunity in local currency EM bonds, but is closely watching trade tensions between China and the US.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 09 November 2018
Purple hires, so does JPM AM; Aberdeen Standard pinches; Sabbaticals; Fidelity markets; EVs and Fund Selectors; Franklin Templeton and EM; Buying doubts; advertising and more.
In case you missed it (09 November 2018)
Investec hires Neuberger Berman’s head of China and Hong Kong retail; M&G hires for Hong Kong distribution; BNY Mellon IM launches Mobility Innovation Fund; Vontobel AM rolls out EM fixed income fund; Standard Chartered introduces new instant messaging features for private clients; and more…
Be wary of ESG data, Templeton says
ESG disclosures from companies and data providers are backward-looking, argues Maarten Bloemen, Toronto-based portfolio manager and research analyst for global equities at Franklin Templeton Investments.
Video: Franklin Templeton on China’s real opportunities
Beyond the noise, innovative EM companies are taking market share from developed market rivals, says Alistair MacDonald, vice president and institutional portfolio manager for emerging market equities.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 28 September 2018
Matthews hires; Algebris relocates; Eastspring poaches; Vanguard and ESG; Marijuana stocks; Discretionary mandates; Shanghai underground; Advertising and much more.
In case you missed it (14 September 2018)
Schroders hires PM from HSBC Global AM; Franklin Templeton names new fixed income CIO; BNY Mellon creates chief economist role; Hong Kong’s private wealth AUM to double by 2023; Willis Towers Watson and MSCI co-develop ESG strategy; MAS introduces new corporate structure for funds; and more…
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.
Firms ramp up alts capabilities in Asia
Franklin Templeton has entered a joint venture with Hong Kong-based Asia Alternatives, while JP Morgan Asset Management makes additional hires for its alternatives business.
