The Malaysian firm has launched a fixed income feeder fund, which invests in an Asian fixed income product managed by its Singapore arm.
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ASEAN markets opening for foreign distribution
As China and Hong Kong unlatch the gate for cross-border fund distribution, regulatory changes in markets such as the Philippines and Malaysia are also opening for retail mutual funds, according to Cerulli Associates.
Hong Kong launches second sukuk
The government’ second Islamic bond offering has attracted $2bn in orders, mainly from private banks and fund managers in the Middle East and Asia.
RHB AM launches four ETFs in Malaysia
The four ETFs seek to track key global indices: the S&P 500 index, the Euro Stoxx 50, the Nikkei, and the MSCI EM Asia index.
Franklin Templeton feeder fund launches in Malaysia
The Templeton Global Equity Fund will invest in the Luxembourg-registered FTIF Templeton Global Fund (the target fund), which in turn deploys its assets into global companies. “The launch of the [feeder fund] in Malaysia is timely, given the growing sophistication of local investors who better understand the benefit of diversifying investments geographically and have become more confident […]
RHB AM targets 16 funds in 2015
Malaysia-based RHB Asset Management is planning to launch 16 new products this year as it targets RM58bn ($16bn) in assets under management by year’s-end.
RHB AM offers dividend-focused feeder fund
RHB Asset Management has launched a dividend-focused feeder fund, which aims to invest in high yielding stocks and contain downside risk during volatile market conditions.
Maybank floats global sukuk fund
Maybank Asset Management has launched a US dollar-denominated global sukuk fund to meet investor demand for Shariah-compliant fixed income funds.
Distribution challenges in ASEAN CIS
The ASEAN collective investment scheme framework will take time to gain traction as the real challenge lies in penetrating the local distribution networks, according to research firm Cerulli Associates.
Malaysian Ringgit appeals to Credit Agricole pb
Credit Agricole Private Banking is recommending clients allocate to the Malaysian ringgit as an outperformance theme versus Europe and Japan.
