Dedicated Asia-Pacific bond funds show strong relative returns and an allocation to Asian credit may add value to diversified portfolios, according to fund managers.

Dedicated Asia-Pacific bond funds show strong relative returns and an allocation to Asian credit may add value to diversified portfolios, according to fund managers.
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Frank Tsui, fund manager for Asia ex-Japan equities, said he’s currently avoiding the materials sector and is underweight south Asia.
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The fund will focus on undervalued stocks of companies that are believed to be transforming their sectors.
But the firm’s mainland business is growing, with onshore AUM surpassing the $1bn mark.
Facing China’s headwinds, the firm is positive on value plays in three equity sectors that have been beaten down.
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The firm’s distribution partner in China is Tianhong Asset Management, which manages the world’s largest money market fund.
The Hong Kong-based firm will be launching a technology-focused multi-asset product and is preparing to develop a Greater Bay Area product, according to Eric Poon, managing director and head of sales.
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