Equities

May 16, 2023

Value Partners, UK, office, Hong Kong, fund manager, LondonHong Kong-based fund manager Value Partners has relocated its UK operations to a new office in London.

May 02, 2023

Asia, climate, China, industry, climate change, funds industry, Chinese, marketUK-based independent investment firm Brown Advisory has expanded its Japanese presence with a new office in Tokyo.

Apr 25, 2023

Eastspring, appoint, CEO, investment, Bill Maldonado

Singapore-based asset manager Eastspring Investments has named chief investment officer (CIO) Bill Maldonado as interim chief executive.

Apr 18, 2023

Jupiter Asset Management has told shareholders it intends to liquidate its Asia Pacific Income fund.

Apr 06, 2023

Unruffled by worldly turmoil, India’s stock market continues to grow. Piyasi Mitra considers ETFs that offer access for European investors.

Mar 29, 2023

advantage, China, internet, market, OctoberChina's internet market presents one of the most compelling long-term growth potentials for investors today, given the catalysts supporting the sector from both macro and fundamental perspectives, explains Dr Xiaolin Chen, head of international, KraneShares.

Mar 14, 2023

teamSingapore-based digital wealth manager Endowus has appointed Hugh Chung as chief investment advisory officer.

Mar 07, 2023

acquire, India, asset managerAssetCo, the acquisition vehicle founded and chaired by Martin Gilbert, has agreed to buy Ocean Dial Asset Management (ODAM), which manages the India Capital Growth Fund.

Feb 14, 2023

market, trendsThe global funds industry may have suffered the biggest outflows since the 2008 financial crisis, but investors in Asia Pacific have weathered the bear market better than their global peers, according to industry data.

Feb 07, 2023

distribuition, asian, asiaGlobal fund manager abrdn has hired Tina Tong to the newly-created position of head of wholesale distribution, Hong Kong.

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Opinion

A quiet revolution in Japan’s corporate governance

revolution, Japan, corporate governance, Shareholders, corporate, governance, standards, improvement, Tetsuro Takase, SuMi TrustShareholders in Japan no longer accept below-par corporate governance standards. Changes are taking place, but there are still areas for improvement, says Tetsuro Takase at SuMi Trust.

Why rising demand for healthcare is creating investment opportunities in China

rising demand, healthcare, investment, opportunities, China, Robert St Clair, Investment Strategy, Fullerton Fund ManagementRobert St Clair, head of investment strategy at Fullerton Fund Management, explores the reasons investors should be paying attention to the rising demand for healthcare in China.

Why take advantage of the recent dip in China’s internet sectors

advantage, China, internet, market, OctoberChina's internet market presents one of the most compelling long-term growth potentials for investors today, given the catalysts supporting the sector from both macro and fundamental perspectives, explains Dr Xiaolin Chen, head of international, KraneShares.

India’s growing importance to the global economy

India, importance, global economy, Apple, iPhone, ChinaThe China Plus One narrative might affect “the world’s factory” and give opportunities for India and other countries well-placed to assume part of the global supply burden. Written by Natalya Zeman, equity investment director, Capital Group.

Industry comments

Leading from the front: Back office is key to the next tech evolution

Leading, Back office, key, tech evolution, funds industry, transformational journey, yields, investor, Technology, Standard Chartered, Shikkoh Malik, funds landscapeThe funds industry is going through a transformational journey focused on generating enhanced yields and elevating the investor experience. Technology is a key driver propelling these initiatives. Standard Chartered’s Shikkoh Malik explains how the firm is leveraging modern technology to achieve efficiencies across the funds...

The world is waking up to India’s growth

world, India, growth, Indian, economy, UTI,  Praveen Jagwani, country, successAs the Indian economy goes from strength to strength, UTI international chief executive Praveen Jagwani highlights the myriad factors behind the country's recent success.

Executive Interviews

Executive interview: PGIM CEO on where the ESG flowers should bloom

Sep 27, 2021

David Hunt, president and chief executive of PGIM, tells Romil Patel about leading a top 10 global asset manager in times where “empowering and encouraging the kind of investment decisions as...

Executive interview: Nicolas Moreau’s orderly transition

Jul 12, 2021

Nicolas Moreau, CEO of HSBC Asset Management, is moving to Asia as the firm looks to connect more directly with the region’s growth story. ESG is also a key focus – including the ‘just’ carbon...

Roundtables

India: An “obvious choice for global investors”

Jun 22, 2023

Funds Europe, the sister publication of Funds Global Asia, hosted an India investment discussion with two seasoned experts and asked if India is the ‘last one standing’ from the Brics phenomenon. We also hear that for India, the inclusion of Indian bonds in a major index may not be the desired...

Roundtable: Singapore comes of age as an Asian ESG hub

Dec 01, 2021

Strong ESG credentials strengthen the case for Singapore as a leader in Asia of the post-Covid recovery. Our panel discusses the risks and opportunities.