Ken Yap of Cerulli Associates outlines how distribution of mutual funds is changing.
And tighter rules on investment-product sales following the crisis are not helping matters, according to a report from the US funds-research house.
It took India’s insurance regulator one sentence to dash hopes in the mutual-funds industry of a turnaround for dire equity product sales volumes.
Among emerging markets, the picture is mixed, with China funds suffering continuous outflows but India and Bric products enjoying inflows.
Fund-house execs are divided over whether the proposed $35 billion acquisition of AIA by Prudential is a potential boon or bane. And what about Hong Kong's MPF business?
The Canadian fund house wants to emphasise its nimbleness and independence as it builds its new Hong Kong office.
Consolidation among asset managers around the world has not touched one market where it is sorely needed.
Banco Santander appoints Alexander de Laiglesia to run asset management in Asia from Hong Kong.
After nearly two years, the Asia-Pacific managing director steps down to pursue new ambitions, leaving the funds giant to seek a new regional head.
SEC to rule on debenture investments, while also poised to enhance offshore investing.
McKinsey says compound annual growth of 25% in asset management makes intellectual capital key to success.
The huge level of IPO activity in China’s asset management industry in 2006 prompts the CSRC to hit the brakes.
Sonthalia makes the shift to expanding AIG venture after spending most of his career at DSP Merrill Lynch.