Fund Managers

With the long-term opportunities in global emerging markets being the best they have been in years, an active, differentiated, style-neutral portfolio is best placed to generate alpha, say Anik Sen, global head of equities, and Robert Hinchliffe, CFA, portfolio manager and head of global sector cluster research at PineBridge Investments.

Global equities: The need for balance in uncertain times

Hong Kong quarantine: asset managers buoyed as city finally opens up

Shusi He

1 day ago

The city’s asset management industry thinks the new policy of no more hotel quarantine but three days of limited public activity is not perfect, but very good. Even so, the bigger moment to celebrate is when mainland China reopens.

Hong Kong quarantine: asset managers buoyed as city finally opens up

Weekly roundup of people news, Sep 23

Staff Reporters

3 days ago

Susan Buckley to leave QIC after two decades; HSBC asset management names senior roles for institutional and pension business; Henry Chui joins Partners Group in Singapore; Hamilton Lane expands SG office, appoints SEA head; and more.

Market Views: What are the implications of a weakening Chinese yuan?

Shusi He

4 days ago

After China’s yuan hits a 27-month low, should China watchers be more worried, or is there a calm after the storm?

Market Views: What are the implications of a weakening Chinese yuan?

The Greater Bay Area: are the connect schemes really working?

Peter Shadbolt

4 days ago

Despite high expectations for a finance super-highway as part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, some say the connect schemes are faltering.

The Greater Bay Area: are the connect schemes really working?

Opinion: Will finance workers heed Hong Kong’s call to return?

Natalie Koh

6 days ago

If the SFC clamps down on financial institutions, employees will not have a choice but to return, but it won’t help matters for the brain drain afflicting the industry.

Opinion: Will finance workers heed Hong Kong’s call to return?

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The next chapter for asset management in Asia Pacific

State Street Corporation

After 40 years of servicing the Asia Pacific region, State Street highlights the key trends it expects to shape the future of the asset management industry.

The next chapter for asset management in Asia Pacific

Market Views: How could the deglobalisation of supply chains impact Asian investors?

Lucas Cacioli

Sep 18, 2022

Deglobalisation is not a new concept to investors, but what risks and opportunities would the decoupling and onshoring of the world’s supply chains present Asia’s investment landscape?

Market Views: How could the deglobalisation of supply chains impact Asian investors?

CalSTRS scouts for dedicated China-focused equity managers

Lucas Cacioli

Sep 18, 2022

Despite an existing and sizeable allocation to China public equities, the second-largest pension fund in the US is looking to appoint specialist fund managers.

CalSTRS scouts for dedicated China-focused equity managers

Weekly roundup of people news, Sep 16

Staff Reporters

Sep 16, 2022

Cbus promotes Ros Mckay to head of responsible investment; Family Office Association Hong Kong elects Angel Chia as new chair; Manulife IM promotes Elvin Tharm; HSBC Asset Management APAC head of institutional sales relocates to Singapore; Natixis sustainable hire joins from BNP Paribas AM; and more

The winding path to net zero: do institutional investors have a plan?

Natalie Koh

Sep 15, 2022

Asset owners and managers alike have made net-zero commitments in recent years, but how well fleshed out are their strategies?

The winding path to net zero: do institutional investors have a plan?

China and India emerging as key Asian private credit markets: CPP Investments

Lucas Cacioli

Sep 14, 2022

Asia’s private credit market is seeing a surge in investments from foreign asset owners and institutions in search of portfolio diversification amid uncertain economic conditions.

China and India emerging as key Asian private credit markets: CPP Investments