Nikko Asset Management has launched what it says is the first corporate bond exchange-traded fund (ETF) to be denominated in Singaporean dollars.
A major Chinese pension provider has chosen to use portfolio analysis software from London-based Style Analytics.
The Japanese division of State Street Global Advisors has registered 19 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with the local regulator.
An asset manager has foretold that the Japanese economy will come alive like a mighty sea monster awakened by radiation.
Singapore-based Golden Equator Capital has launched a venture capital fund in partnership with Korea Investment Partners.
A continued demand for cross-border funds and a lack of effective domestic regulation will ensure Ucits funds remain widespread in Asia.
Assets held in alternative investments such as private equity are outgrowing traditional asset classes in Singapore.
The Taiwan Futures Exchange has listed oil futures in a bid to make it easier for local investors to reduce risk in energy portfolios.
A Singapore-based start-up company that has developed an investment app for consumers has launched its product in Japan.
Because it is no longer export-driven, China’s economy would survive US import taxes without significant damage, said an investment strategist.
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.
The impact of financial technology, developments in Asian passporting and the promise of new markets in Thailand were among the topics discussed by our panel. Chaired by George Mitton in Singapore.
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.
November 2018
ETF Report 2018