The research firm gave China a “D” because of high fees, particularly for allocation and money market funds. China’s limitations on overseas investing and restrictions on foreign-domiciled funds were also factors, as well as a relative lack of disclosure. “China was one of a minority of markets where the disclosure of conflicts of interest by advisors […]
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The FSA Spy market buzz 15 06 2015
Spy has been out with his magnifying glass pounding the streets and eavesdropping on gossip in cafés, but the summer lull has arrived and the world of Asian asset management is getting a little siesta time. Nonetheless, Spy has unearthed a few juicy tidbits on the jobs merry-go-round. Whilst savouring a fine Laphroaig (10-year-old vintage), Spy heard that Heidi […]
Robo-investing firm launches in Asia
The firm claims its robo-investing service, in conjunction with Morningstar, will create and automate a professionally-designed portfolio at a fraction of the cost levied by banks and investment advisors. “Today, holding a global diversified portfolio in Asia is complicated and expensive,” Mathias Helleu, executive chairman told FundSelectorAsia. “[Robo advisory services] are going to be a very […]
Global net inflows at record high
Asia had the highest organic growth rate of net inflows (12.8%) among all regions globally, according to Morningstar data.
Morningstar Rate hike
A hike in US interest rates has been long anticipated by the market and has already been priced in, argues Jin Tao, director, Morningstar Investment Management, Asia.
India equity revival buoyed by domestic investors
Domestic investors have put $3 billion into domestic mutual funds over the past three months, supporting an equities rally driven by a $12 billion inflow of foreign capital so far this year, writes Niranjan Risbood, director manager research, Morningstar India.
Morningstar Asia appoints fund research director
Morningstar Asia has appointed Wing Chan as director of fund research. Chan oversees Morningstar Asia’s qualitative fund research in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
Morningstar most-searched funds includes EM
Two emerging market funds appear in the list of the top ten funds most searched for by Morningstar.co.uk, as sentiment towards the sector shifts.
APAC China equity funds hit record monthly inflows
Emerging market funds magnetised investment in January with some fund categories enjoying record monthly inflows, Morningstar data shows.
Aberdeen All Asia under review
Morningstar has put the Aberdeen All Asia Investment Trust under review following the decision by the board to change its mandate to Japan-only.
