Alistair Thompson, portfolio manager at First State Stewart Asia talks about opportunities and risks in Asia-Pacific.
Tag: India
A look at Asia’s online fund distribution
Both China and India lead in online distribution initiatives in Asia ex-Japan. However, the drivers for online distribution are different in both markets, according to a study published by Boston-headquartered Cerulli Associates.
Thai feeder fund among Asia’s best-sellers
Two mutual funds in Thailand and one in Hong Kong were among the 10 best-selling newly-launched products in Asia-Pacific in 2017, according to a Broadridge Financial report.
In case you missed it – 12 January 2018
Pinebridge poaches SSGA’s EMEA CEO; UOB AM launches digital advisory service; Mirae Asset to launch alternative fund in India; Vietcombank/Templeton funds see AUM double; SSGA creates head of Korea role; India- and China-focused hedge funds are strongest performers; and more…
OMGI: Asian equity picks for 2018
Infrastructure in India, curbing pollution in China, and specific smaller tech companies are the most promising investment opportunities in Asia, argues Joshua Crabb, head of Asian equities at OMGI.
Report: India partnerships the path to AUM
Eight of the top 10 largest fund managers in India are joint venture firms, according to a report from Boston-based research firm Cerulli Associates.
Video: UTI on the Indian bond market
Praveen Jagwani, CEO of UTI International, answers three questions about India’s fixed income market.
UBS WM prefers unconstrained managers
Coming from the asset management side, Stefan Lecher, new head of client portfolio management for Asia-Pacific at UBS Wealth Management in Hong Kong, said unconstrained managers have the best chance to excel.
Mobius cites India as EM concern
November’s surprise ban of large currency bills in India is one of the greatest single-country risks in emerging markets, Mark Mobius, executive chairman of the Templeton emerging markets group, told FSA.
Modi’s daring reform move gets little notice
Overshadowed by the US presidential election last week was a “bold and historic” move by the Indian government to ban 500 and 1000 rupee currency notes, which is expected to be “transformational” for the economy in the medium term, asset managers said.
