Jupiter nabs newton’s pidcock
Jason Pidcock has resigned from Newton Investment Management and is to join Jupiter to build up its Asian Income fund capability later this year.
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Dexion Capital launches alternatives platform
Dexion Capital has launched an ‘alternatives UCITS platform’ called Dexion Liquid Strategies.
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Asian consumer appetites will feed back to japan
Rising incomes within the middle class and increasing consumer appetites across Asia will feed back to investors in the Japanese equity market, says Matthews Asia’s Kenichi Amaki.
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Don’t be discouraged by us slowdown – Richard Philbin
Disappointment over the slowdown in US first quarter GDP growth should not discourage equity investors, says Harwood Capital’s Richard Philbin, but they should tread a little more carefully.
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China proposes bond connect plan
A Chinese clearing house is considering the launch of a “Bond Connect” scheme which would mirror the Stock Connect initiative, creating an investment link between the mainland and Hong Kong debt markets.
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Fund launches put spotlight on asia and japan
Asia and Japan continue to feature prominently on investor radar as two firms unveil funds targeting the regions.
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Invesco promotes Asian equity fund managers
Oxfordshire-based investment manager, Invesco Perpetual, has promoted fund managers – Tim Dickson and William Lam – to manage two of the firm’s Asian funds.
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Hot China equities prompts sector caution
The recent rally in Hong Kong shares has prompted asset managers like BlackRock to become selective on Chinese equity sectors.
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Asia could have capital outflows: Aberdeen
Asian markets could see capital outflows when the US raises interest rates, according to Hugh Young, managing director at Aberdeen Asset Management.
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Hermes issues warning on Russia
Hermes Investment Management has warned investors that the Russian markets resemble the military ceasefire with its neighbour Ukraine in that ‘being calm today does not preclude mayhem tomorrow’.
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Old Mutual Global Investors
Asset management firm Old Mutual Global Investors has appointed Simon Mackinnon to support its expansion in the Asia Pacific region.
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Aberdeen AM launches China A share fund
Global investment manager Aberdeen Asset Management has launched a China A-share fund with the aim of achieving long term growth for investors through the Chinese stock market.