European equities have been in the spotlights for a while, and finally interest is translating into real flows, according to Morningstar data. But there is a caveat to the optimism, which manifested itself last week.
A combination of human and robo could be the answer for underserved Asian investors seeking low-cost technology-driven financial advice, a market that pure robo-advice providers have found hard to crack.
Emerging market debt was the best-selling asset class with European investors for the fourth consecutive month in April, according to Morningstar fund flows.
The following funds are relatively new launches but feature experienced managers with strong track records running similar strategies elsewhere, according to Morningstar.
The following funds have been among the best performers within European ex UK equities over the past three years to the end of February 2017, according to Morningstar.
There are very few ETF providers capable of tracking bond markets in a quality way, according to State Street Global Advisors.
Passive funds charging investors over the odds have fallen under the radar as the debate over active fees has raged, according to Morningstar’s Jonathan Miller.
Morningstar data shows European equity funds saw net inflows of €3.4bn (£2.9bn, $3.6bn) in February with equity ETFs performing well on the back of positive markets, with net inflows of €6.4bn.
Emerging markets are back. EM equities and debt were among the most popular asset classes with European investors in February, according to fresh Morningstar data. Developed market equity flows, however, took a surprising turn.
A new mandatory provident scheme and stronger disclosure rules will impact asset and wealth managers, according to Kittikun Tanaratpattanakit, senior research analyst at Morningstar Thailand.
Asia’s fund industry recorded the highest growth in terms of assets under management globally last year, according to a Morningstar report.
US equity funds launched in the past three years show a renewed interest in small-cap companies with strong competitive advantages.
