HK policy address doubles down on China wealth focus
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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Apac property could see price corrections next year
Regional real estate assets could fall in 2021, and investors are capturing opportunities from the down-trending market, according to a new survey by Urban Land Institute and PwC.
Nuveen to open in Korea and Dubai, expand in China
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.
Japan faces steep climb to reach financial centre hopes
Tax reform is part of the Suga administration's latest moves to lure financial firms away from Hong Kong, but it will still be a long way to build itself as a global financial centre.
Market Views: How will Asia’s mega trade deal benefit investors?
China and 14 other Asia Pacific markets have joined the world’s largest trade bloc, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. Investors are ready to embrace the benefits.
HK’s A-share expansion for MPF will slowly shift assets
New MPF rules allow asset managers to access China's booming stock markets, but current high valuations are keeping investors at bay.
Asian high yield debt enticing global instos
A combination of relatively strong economic fundamentals and appealing yields is attracting the attention of asset owners in the region and beyond.
Weekly roundup of people news, Nov 13
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.
Market Views: How to spot greenwashing
As investor interest in sustainable assets continues to rise, a big challenge is how to ensure fund managers live up to their ESG claims.
Vaccine breakthrough boosts investor confidence in Asia
The encouraging news about an effective Covid-19 vaccine has strengthened investors’ belief in the recovery prospects of the region's economies and financial markets.
Investors react to Joe Biden’s US election win
The largest-ever turnout in a US presidential election has led Joe Biden to overthrow Donald Trump. Fund managers and other industry experts offer views on the investment implications.
More division heads in Asia exit Templeton after merger
Another two senior executives, who oversaw private equity investment and wholesale clients, have left the firm following Franklin Templeton’s takeover of rival fund house Legg Mason.
European instos grow hungry for high yielding EM debt
Institutional investors in Europe are looking to invest more into emerging market high yield bonds in an effort to boost returns, despite the additional risk they entail.
Market Views: What could the QDII scheme’s expansion offer China investors?
With a quota increase of up to $10 billion for China's outbound QDII scheme in the offing, in which asset areas could mainland investors see value?
Rising Asia insto confidence contrasts with global peers
Regional investors were more bullish than their global counterparts in October, although they remain overall cautious, according to the State Street Investor Confidence index.
Investors bank on Biden getting strategic with China
One week away from the US presidential election, investors and experts believe a likely Biden victory would mean more negotiation and potentially a weaker US dollar.
Veterans’ views: Hugh Young on the changed investment landscape
Aberdeen Standard Investments' head of Asia Pacific on how crises and consolidation have affected the investment industry and why his firm first chose Singapore as its regional base.
Market Views: What China’s next five-year plan may bring
The Chinese government will next week discuss its economic and social development plan for 2021 to 2025 against a volatile global backdrop. Investment experts are mulling potential outcomes.
PNB starts factor investing and eyes private credit
The Malaysian state-linked unit trust manager has given factor-based global equity mandates to three fund houses and is mulling investing into new types of illiquid assets, say sources.
Market Views: Will infrastructure investing boom in 2021?
The IMF has called for greater investment in infrastructure. We asked experts about what investments may arise heading into 2021, and whether they would appeal to investors.
