Responsible investment is a priority for the funds industry, but techniques to measure ESG principles are in their infancy, says Vivek Jamwal of Stradegi Investment Management Consulting.
Singapore’s asset and wealth management sector has seen remarkable growth in the past few years.
Banks in emerging markets are successfully targeting inflation, making the EM debt asset class attractive. Expect to see more flows, Fiona Rintoul is told.
Within two years, blockchain could be a standard part of asset management. Fiona Rintoul considers the regulatory hurdles that might lie ahead.
China beat government targets by reporting GDP growth of 6.8% on an annualised basis in the first quarter – but the news failed to spur regional stock markets.
The Singapore Exchange has promised new Indian equity derivatives in June to provide “continuity” after a surprise move by India threatened to stop all offshore derivative trading.
Real estate manager LaSalle Investment Management has raised $1.15 billion for the fifth in a series of pan-Asian, closed-ended property funds.
A major Chinese asset manager has signed up to a United Nations-backed global charter on responsible investment.
Nippon Life Insurance has invested $94 million in a fund managed by its US investment subsidiary that invests in start-up companies.
The dominant market share of banks in Asian fund distribution is under threat as other distribution channels rise in popularity, according to survey data.
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.
An acquisition has increased the visibility of Natixis investment managers in Australia. George Mitton talks to its local chief executive.
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.
From Korean warehouses to Chinese hospitals, investors’ holding periods are growing in Asia. But in a market awash with liquidity, so is competition for assets. Our panel in Hong Kong discuss real estate investment.
