Why robo-advisers are on the rise in Asia

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Larry Cao

Apr 28, 2017

Robo-advisers are set to slowly expand across Asia as investors seek to keep expenses down and banks aim to offer low-cost investment advice, argues Larry Cao of CFA Institute.

2016 underlined the slow but steady rise of robots across Asia. The region witnessed the launch of several robo-advice services, such as Acorns, Clover, and Sixpark in Australia, Xuanji in China, T

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BlackRock appoints first China private credit head; Nikko AM names head of consultant relations; Standard Chartered's global private banking head leaves in restructuring; Pictet WM hires fund specialist from UBS; RBC WM appoints new head of investments for Asia and international; Indosuez hires new COO; Natixis names three Taiwan executives; and more.

Fund Managers

Nov 13, 2020

Staff Writers

HSBC Global AM loses Apac head of consultant relations; Freeman Tsang resurfaces at Pictet AM; Ogier starts ESG practice in HK; Odey raids Newton to set up EM equity team; JLL names head of China capital markets; Equities First appoints heads of South Korea and Thailand.

Fund Managers

3 days ago

Joe Marsh

US-based TIAA’s investment arm is ramping up its Asia presence after posting a record regional inflow of assets this year, its global CEO and Asia head tell AsianInvestor.

Asset Owners

Nov 12, 2020

Jolie Ho Richard Morrow

The two insurers say they are heavily scrutinising their external partners as they eye investing opportunities in high yield, alternative assets and ESG, in a webinar hosted by AsianInvestor.

Fund Managers

Oct 8, 2020

Staff Writers

The US dollar is currently strong, but economic weakness, minimal rates and a large and rising debt burden could cause it to weaken. How will that affect how asset owners invest?

Asset Owners

Nov 17, 2020

Joe Marsh

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan have struck a $1.25 billion partnership with Asian infrastructure developer Equis that is seen as bold and smart.

Partner Content

Nov 15, 2020

PineBridge Investments

Beyond the pandemic and trade tensions, underlying developments in China may have transformative implications on companies in Asia and frame how investors look at Asian equities going forward, including up and coming small caps.

Asset Owners

Nov 15, 2020

Joe Marsh

The Singapore sovereign wealth fund's CIO, Jeffrey Jaensubhakij, told a forum last week where he sees post-pandemic investment opportunities for 2021.

Partner Content

Oct 28, 2020

Eastspring Investments

Making ESG analysis more focused and core to all investment processes is essential to overcome shortfalls in data and transparency amid growing appetite for bonds that meet sustainability goals, according to a virtual roundtable hosted by Eastspring Investments and AsianInvestor.

Partner Content

Nov 8, 2020

State Street Global Advisors

With a cautious sigh of relief, we are now moving into the final stages of 2020. Despite the challenges faced this year, the outlook for bond investors in Asia remains positive.

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BNP Paribas

Building on the results of a survey of over 250 COOs in 15 countries conducted at the end of last year, AsianInvestor spoke to COOs at leading firms about how their remit and priorities have changed following the pandemic – and whether that means broadening the scope in their involvement in initiatives such as change management and technology implementation.

Asset Owners

1 day ago

Hugo Cox

Some insurance executives are increasingly worried about the risks of fast-growing private asset exposure, while others are calling for looser capital rules around such investments.

Asset Owners

1 day ago

Jolie Ho

Investors' interest in the mutual market access scheme is muted, but the Chinese securities regulator is already mulling a new connect programme with Singapore.

Asset Owners

1 day ago

Twinkle Zhou

Investment experts were not surprised by chief executive Carrie Lam's policy address focus on China-focused wealth management, but some feel the goal to expand Reits is promising.

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