China tightens grip on fund industry
Private fund managers in China who raise money from retail investors could face sanctions under provisional regulations released by the country’s state council, according to a circular from the government.
Private fund managers in China who raise money from retail investors could face sanctions under provisional regulations released by the country’s state council, according to a circular from the government.
As passive products increase their market share among emerging market funds, active fund managers must outperform to justify their fees, argues a report by Cerulli Associates.
Emerging Market equity and bond funds ended their longest inflow streaks since 2013 during the second week of August as investors took some of their year-to-date gains off the table.
China’s growth outlook is expected to improve between 2017 and 2021, but the country’s rising debt level skews the figures and raises strong concerns, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Frontier market equities saw the largest net inflows for a very long time in June, suggesting the interest in developing economies’ stock markets is broadening.
BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) has announced the launch of an emerging markets equity fund focused on investing in small companies.
Emerging market bonds have been on a strong run this year, and Europe’s investors think the rally isn’t over yet.
Emerging markets are increasingly attractive but selecting the right fund is the key to performance, according to Morningstar.
M&G Investments has strengthened its emerging market offering with the launch of two strategies focusing on the region’s hard currency debt and income opportunities, the company has announced.
UBS Group is overhauling its wealth management businesses in Europe and emerging markets (EEM) by reducing its booking hubs to three from around 10 and has announced a senior management restructure.
Wealth and asset managers give their views on the implications of the MSCI inclusion of A-shares and where they find investment opportunities onshore.
Saudi Arabia has taken a big step towards being classified as an emerging market after the MSCI added the Gulf state to its watchlist for potential upgrade on Tuesday, with the Saudi royal family making an unprecedented succession change a day later.