Last year, global dividends soared to a record high of $1.17trn, but are likely to see flat growth in 2015, according to Henderson Global Investors.
Tag: Hong Kong
European equities on managers radar
Portfolio managers are generally upbeat on European equity markets, while they have turned less sanguine over bonds, according to a survey by the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association.
Investec stock connect in Lux range
Investec Asset Management has become one of the first companies to utilise the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme within a Luxembourg domiciled UCITS fund range.
Chinese high yield bond valuation attractive
The volatility in Chinese high yield property bond has surged following the recent financial problems faced by troubled developer Kaisa Group, but the sell-off in bonds has made valuations attractive, according to Eastspring Investments.
Asian real estate and US rate rise
With the US poised to raise interest rates this year, Asia’s housing markets could face challenging times with Hong Kong and Malaysia being the two most vulnerable markets, according to a report from Axa Investment Managers Asia.
Leung to take over senior Hong Kong regulator post
Hong Kongs Securities and Futures Commission has appointed Julia Leung as executive director of the investment products division, replacing Alexa Lam who plans to retire.
Cerulli on multi asset
Investors are increasingly seeking multi-asset products for monthly stable income rather than asset allocation strategies, according to a new research by Cerulli Associates.
Capital Group outlines plans for Asia expansion
Capital Group has hired three professionals in Asia and has plans to expand distribution to the retail investor.
Asias total AUM up
Asia’s asset management industry is the fastest growing in the world, though AUM remains small compared to developed regions, according to a new report on the industry by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission.
HK investors positive on markets
A majority of Hong Kong investors have a positive outlook on global and local markets in 2015, led by upbeat sentiments toward emerging markets and increased confidence in Chinese equities, according to a survey by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
