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.
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In case you missed it (27 July 2018)
Standard Chartered PB names new EMEA head; Are fine wines good alternative investments?; ex-SFC Alexa Lam resurfaces at ICI Global; Aviva Investors creates institutional sales role for Australia; Franklin Templeton hires new EM portfolio manager; global hedge funds see outflows in June; and more…
In case you missed it (20 July 2018)
CFA to include blockchain and cryptocurrencies in the exam; Fidelity creates new role for Asia private banking sales; Franklin Templeton makes two hires for Asia multi-asset solutions; Singapore’s Lion Global rolls out low-cost balanced fund; SFC fines HSBC Broking for bond selling malpractices; Bloomberg launches Twitter feeds product for trading algos; and more…
The long road toward ESG integration
Integrating ESG in the investment process is easier said than done and will vary from one team to another, according to industry sources.
Healthcare funds bleed the most
As volatility returns to markets, healthcare-related equity funds have been among the worst performers, according to data from FE Analytics.
In case you missed it (16 March 2018)
Franklin Templeton and Samsung AM to establish JV in Korea; Nippon Life to acquire 5% stake in Deutsche AM IPO; UBS AM launches RMB fixed income fund to professional investors in Hong Kong and Singapore; majority of funds in Australia underperform; MAS and Singapore Police to jointly investigate all financial advisory offences; MSCI launches 12 new China indexes; and more…
Report: Mark Mobius to launch his own EM fund
The emerging markets optimist is reportedly starting his own fund management firm and has also joined the investment committee of Mumbai-based venture capital firm Equanimity Investments, according to local media reports in India.
In case you missed it (2 February 2018)
Ex-Fullerton CEO reappears at Franklin Templeton; BNPP AM creates APAC chief marketing role; Robeco hires Blackrock’s APAC head of PB and wealth distribution; US-based Metlife receives AM licence in Hong Kong, while Barings Investment Advisers loses it; “millennial fund investors not unique”, warns Cerulli; and more…
The FSA Spy market buzz – 05 January 2018
Franklin Templeton hires, so does Columbia Threadneedle and JP Morgan; Vanguard’s AUM; Asset manager share prices; Commodities bounce, Dynasties fall; Crypto and much more.
Morningstar Asia fund reviews and re-ratings – October 2017
Downgrades for Fidelity, Franklin and Investec products and upgrades for two Pimco funds in the firm’s monthly note to clients.
