In uncertain markets, funds promising to deliver absolute returns continue to be popular with investors. But managers achieve this in a number of different ways. Muriel Oatham discusses the challenges within this sector.
Hoping to attract traditional mutual and hedge funds, Hong Kong is considering legislative amendments to introduce the open-ended investment company. Chee Seng Lok at Multifonds discusses the move.
The joint venture rules that tie foreign asset managers to their Chinese counterparts have recently changed, leaving the future uncertain for many. Stefanie Eschenbacher investigates.
King Lun Au of BOCHK Asset Management, talks to Stefanie Eschenbacher about his new affiliations, product developments and why he would rather not promote his brand to a wide investor base through Ucits.
Headline writers sometimes need to resist the temptation to use inflammatory phrases as they try to attract readers, finds Stefanie Eschenbacher. But why lead with currency wars when there is something as arresting as Abenomics?
Following last yearâs election in Japan, new leaders are starting to implement drastic measures. Masashi Oda of SuMi Trust explains the âthree arrowsâ policy: aggressive monetary easing, fiscal stimulus and supporting measures to boost economic growth.
India has been trying to rationalise the extraordinary benefits granted under a tax avoidance treaty with Mauritius. Praveen Jagwani of UTI International Singapore finds investment flows are beginning to diminish.
Indonesia aims to develop its financial sector through a regulatory overhaul while new players are entering the market. Stefanie Eschenbacher looks at the opportunities and the challenges.
Asia is greying. Manulife Asset Management Asiaâs Michael Dommermuth discusses the consequences with Stefanie Eschenbacher.
Asia is greying. Manulife Asset Management Asiaâs Michael Dommermuth discusses the consequences with Stefanie Eschenbacher.
Caroline Higgins of Northern Trust tells George Mitton about A-share inclusion, ETF Connect and why Cayman funds predominate in the region.
Formed by a merger in 2012, Old Mutual Global Investors was little-known in Asia. Carol Wong, managing director for Asia-Pacific, is changing that. She talks to George Mitton.
Our panel discussed robo-advisers, ETF Connect, and why the mutual recognition of funds (MRF) scheme will take time to develop. Chaired by George Mitton in Hong Kong.
Our cross-industry panel discussed fund passporting, robo-advisers and the potential of a new investment structure, the S-Vacc. Chaired by George Mitton in Singapore.
