Vontobel Asset Management has launched 11 funds in Taiwan using Eastspring Investments as the master agent.
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Taiwan hires 7 managers for fund mandates
The new managers are appointed for a total of $5.3bn in global multi-asset and Asia-Pacific mixed-equities investment for the new and old Labor Pension Fund, the Labor Insurance Fund and the National Pension Insurance Fund, Ignites Asia reported, citing Taiwan’s Bureau of Labor Funds.
Hong Kong to see strong growth in leveraged and inverse ETFs – Cerulli
Leveraged and inverse Exchange-traded Funds, which are expected to be launched in Hong Kong later this year, are likely to boost trading in ETF products in the territory, according to research firm Cerulli Associates.
Measuring risk appetite in Asia
Investors in China take the most risk, while Japanese investors are the most risk averse, according to a Manulife study on the risk appetite of investors in Asia’s five wealthiest markets.
Columbia Threadneedle hires Pinebridge as Taiwan agent
The firm will use PineBridge Investments Management as the master agent for its products in Taiwan.
What influences Asian fund sales?
Hong Kong, Singapore and Korea retail investors are most influenced by fund fees in their investment decisions, but Taiwan is different, according to a BNY study.
Aviva Investors changes Taiwan distribution partner
The firm said it has swapped master agents in Taiwan, appointing CTBC Investments. CTBC will distribute Aviva’s 11 public registered SICAV funds from 1 August. Previously, the distribution was handled by First Capital Management. Kevin Talbot, chief executive of Asia Pacific, believes Taiwan holds “significant opportunity” for the firm. “Our new partnership with CTBC Investments […]
UBS WM extends digital platform to Taiwan
The technology aims to align portfolios with the client’s chosen investment strategy and UBS’ view on global markets, according to the firm.
Capital Group expands North Asia sales team
In Korea, Andrew Hwang joined the firm as a director of strategic solutions. Hwang was poached from Janus Capital, where he was responsible for non-Japan Asia business development. Prior to that, he had also worked with BNY Mellon Asset Management for product development and strategy in the region. In Taiwan, Berry Hsieh came over from […]
UCITS funds are diminshing in Asia
“It is also pointless for UCITS managers to get excited about the imminent mutual recognition of funds (MRF) scheme between China and Hong Kong, as funds sold under this scheme have to be locally domiciled,” added Rachel Poh, senior analyst. The report is an about-face for Cerulli, which in the past said that the threat to […]
