Asset managers are facing unprecedented and unexpected challenges in Asia and the US markets especially.
Asset managers are facing unprecedented and unexpected challenges in Asia and the US markets especially.
Singapore’s financial regulator, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), intends to develop a centralised settlement utility for funds as part of a digital transformation plan.
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has set out its plan to develop the domicile as a centre for sustainable investment.
If Hong Kong is to retain its status as the primary jurisdiction for alternative investments in Asia, there needs to be dialogue and agreement between policymakers, regulators, asset managers, investors and service providers.
Edward Glyn, Head of Global Markets, Calastone, analyses the state of automation in fund administration across the world.
Global asset manager Wellington Management has secured qualified domestic limited partner (QDLP) status for its China-based subsidiary.
Litigation finance is an established alternative asset class in the US, Europe and Australia. Now it’s starting to look attractive in Asia-Pacific too, writes Peter Guy.
Attractive valuations, less harsh regulation and the easing cycle of China’s monetary policy mean some managers may be turning positive on the country. Peter Guy speaks to two regional portfolio managers.
Hong Kong-based asset manager MaiCapital has secured approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to manage portfolios comprised wholly of virtual assets.
Singapore’s financial regulator has issued licences to two fintechs operating in the digital assets space.
At times like these, HSBC Asset Management easily pivots towards emerging markets.
The spotlight on growth markets and the need to be nimble and dynamic is ever-sharper, given the difficulty in predicting monetary policy in the world’s major nations.
A comprehensive, cost-effective, and transparent currency overlay hedging solution is crucial to mitigate FX exposure risks in the complex landscapes of Japan and China's FX markets, explains Hans Jacob Feder, PhD, global head of FX services at MUFG Investor Services.
The world is transitioning from an era of commodity abundance to one of undersupply. Ben Ross and Tyler Rosenlicht of Cohen & Steers believe this shift may result in significant returns for commodities and resource producers over the next decade.
Ross Dilkes, fixed income portfolio manager at Wellington Management, examines the opportunities and risks for bond investors presented by the region’s decarbonisation agenda.
Shareholders in Japan no longer accept below-par corporate governance standards. Changes are taking place, but there are still areas for improvement, says Tetsuro Takase at SuMi Trust.
Robert St Clair, head of investment strategy at Fullerton Fund Management, explores the reasons investors should be paying attention to the rising demand for healthcare in China.
David Hunt, president and chief executive of PGIM, tells Romil Patel about leading a top 10 global asset manager in times where “empowering and encouraging the kind of investment decisions as...
Nicolas Moreau, CEO of HSBC Asset Management, is moving to Asia as the firm looks to connect more directly with the region’s growth story. ESG is also a key focus – including the ‘just’ carbon...
Funds Europe, the sister publication of Funds Global Asia, hosted an India investment discussion with two seasoned experts and asked if India is the ‘last one standing’ from the Brics phenomenon. We also hear that for India, the inclusion of Indian bonds in a major index may not be the desired...
Strong ESG credentials strengthen the case for Singapore as a leader in Asia of the post-Covid recovery. Our panel discusses the risks and opportunities.