The region is set to see more active ETFs and more product choice in 2018. ETF Connect could also be a game changer, but bitcoin ETFs are unlikely, say industry players.
Ex-Capitaland IM chief joins Oaktree; Fidelity hires ex-BlackRock ESG specialist; Janus Henderson hires institutional sales; State Street adds sector solutions head; Old Mutual replaces departed head of HNW sales; Andy Chai exits BNP Paribas; HSBC Private Banking shuffles Asia management; and more.
The Dutch pension fund giant provided exclusive detail to AsianInvestor about its plans and expectations for the new portfolio, to be run with the help of local partner E Fund.
HK intermediaries head exits PineBridge; Hamilton Lane names Asia co-heads; Conning appoints senior portfolio manager; StanChart replaces North Asia head of securities services; EFG makes eight hires in Singapore; and former Deutsche trader banned for life in HK.
Despite the current turmoil, there are reasons to be optimistic about emerging market equities and real estate, says the Asia-Pacific head of Europe's biggest pension fund manager.
Even insurance CIOs in Europe – widely viewed as the leading region for responsible investment – publicly and privately cite various obstacles to implementing ESG policies.
Speaking at FundForum Asia yesterday, Hong Kong Housing Society’s head of treasury revealed the organisation’s plan to dial back its long-standing active strategy.
With returns having steadily fallen in recent years, fund management fees have come under closer scrutiny. Index licensing is one area where ETF providers are looking to reduce costs.
With actively managed funds falling woefully short of their targets, passive products have the chance to finally overcome the reticence of Asian investors. Regulatory changes could help.
The exchange-traded fund industry has doubled in size to exceed $3.5 trillion in the past four years, raising fears about potential problems. Are they justified?
Schroders cuts to affect Asia; SSGA's Asia head of portfolio strategists exits; BNY Mellon IM Greater China insto head departs; Korean hedge fund closes HK office; Ping An AM CIO moves on; China Everbright CIO departs; M&G sets up Asia credit origination team; Aberdeen Standard HK/China marketing head to exit; and more.
The latest survey of insurers, pension funds, endowments and other institutions shows mixed allocation plans for 2020, amid expectations of more macro and market uncertainties.
Limited resources and fear of failure bid the pension funds to turn to consultants, but also means they are potentially missing out on even more favourable investments.
Asset owners are under greater pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and invest sustainably, but they are still seeking quality reporting standards globally.
