Investors take risk-off approach to virus impact
It may be too soon to assess the likely effect of the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, but investors are taking risk off the table in the short term while they hope for a swift recovery.
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Ant-Vanguard deal shows potential of China digital sales
Online sales of funds in China are disrupting the dominance of commercial bank distribution but the latest tie-up between two giant firms has limited scope, say some analysts.
Vanguard Singapore: A casualty of high-fee fund selling
A lack of scale in Singapore and the problems of trying to sell funds with no distribution costs or adviser commissions are seen as key reasons for Vanguard closing the office.
Vanguard tipped to skip private fund route into China
Passive fund houses are likely to wait for direct access to China’s mutual fund market, but this entails risks, says a report to be released today by Standard Chartered and Z-Ben Advisors.
Passive funds on the front foot in Asia
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.
Weekly roundup of people news, Oct 21
Ontario Teachers seeks Asia head; Vanguard shuffles leadership; Fidelity promotes Daisy Ho; Jupiter hires for EM debt; MBK Partners loses Kung; State Street names alts chief; RBC ITS brings in Kriesel; Credit Suisse replaces Thai wealth head; Henderson, Janus name bond chief.
