Markets are down this year, but asset managers continue to introduce funds for sale in Hong Kong.
Tag: Manulife Asset Management
More China-focused thematic funds
BOCI-Prudential has launched an ETF investing in China’s ‘new economy’ while Manulife Asset Management debuts a mixed-asset product focused on China’s ‘bay area’ cities.
Focus on US regional banks, says Manulife AM
Easing regulations for smaller lenders and M&A activities will drive US regional bank equities, argues Ryan Lentell, Boston-based portfolio manager at Manulife Asset Management.
Foreign managers continue to move into China
Barings, Income Partners and Van Eck Associates have recently set up in China, while three other firms secured a licence to distribute funds to domestic professional investors.
Manulife AM launches funds in the Philippines
Manulife Asset Management and Trust has launched two fund products in the Philippines that invest in Asia-Pacific markets.
Asian HY defaults may hit 3%: Manulife AM
Defaults on Asian high yield corporate bonds may surpass the 2.9% level reported in 2015 due to difficulty in refinancing debt, said Jimond Wong, managing director and senior portfolio manager for Pan-Asia bonds at Manulife Asset Management.
Which SG funds gathered the most assets in 2017?
The Singapore-domiciled funds with the highest inflows in 2017 were from Schroders and UOB, while a Fullerton fund had the highest net outflows.
Are there opportunities in Indonesia bonds?
Investors should find opportunities in Indonesia corporate bonds as issuance is expected to increase and yields are relatively high, according to Jimond Wong, managing director and senior portfolio manager for Pan-Asia bonds at Manulife Asset Management.
Manulife launches investment company WFOE
Manulife has launched an investment company wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE) in Shanghai, the firm announced.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Manulife vs Templeton
FSA compares two Asia small cap equity funds: the Manulife GF Asian Small Cap Equity Fund and the Templeton Asian Smaller Companies Fund.
