But thematic equity products were also popular during the first half.

But thematic equity products were also popular during the first half.
Ninety One relocates fixed income PM to Asia; Hong Kongers continue to invest; Morningstar launches analyst ratings in China, and more…
Worldwide inflows into sustainable funds rose sharply in Q2, but Apac investors remain unconvinced, according to a Morningstar report.
Investors poured cash into risk assets as sentiment improved after the mid-March slump, according to Morningstar Direct.
Pinebridge’s Global ESG Quant Bond Fund became the best-selling product during the first half this year among all Taiwan-domiciled funds managed by a foreign firm.
Meanwhile, newly launched equity funds have continued to attract assets from investors.
Of the different foreign investment funds sold in Thailand, global bond funds attracted the most money during the second quarter, according to a Morningstar report.
Among several upgrades are Matthews Asia and Pimco and downgrades include i-Shares and Natixis.
FSA compares two global mixed asset funds: the Fidelity Global Multi Asset Income Fund and the MFS Meridian Global Total Return Fund.
For products available for sale in Hong Kong and/or Singapore, the upgrades include JP Morgan funds and downgrades include Axa and I-Shares vehicles.
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