M&G hires Ross Sterling for flagship Japanese equities strategy
Sterling contributes to stock selection, portfolio construction and research into Japanese companies of all sizes.
Research
-
Asia’s wealthy are neglecting insurance – McKinsey
McKinsey found that only 15% to 20% of HNWIs in the region have integrated life insurance into their wealth planning.
-
The global funds that outperformed during summer volatility
FSA looks at the best performing global equity funds since the start of June during the volatile unwind of a crowded AI trade.
-
Malaysia’s rich are among the highest adopters of AI for finance – HSBC survey
More than half value a hybrid approach combining AI with the expertise of financial professionals when making decisions.
-
Asset managers moving AI from back-office to investment process
According to insights from 225 technology leaders.
-
AI ‘reshaping client relationships’ as expectations grow
‘Meaningful AI budgets’ now expected, according to a survey.
-
Equity funds experience largest outflows since Autumn Budget as Burnham takes over
Investor uncertainty over economic policy has led to millions being pulled from equity funds
-
Top Trumps: Asia Pacific fixed income – 6 August 2026
This week FSA compares two Asia Pacific bond funds: the BlackRock GF Asian High Yield Bond fund and the UBS (Lux) SICAV Asian High Yield Bond fund.
-
Morningstar: China leads sustainable fund launches in Asia ex-Japan
Singapore and Hong Kong continued to record positive net flows despite overall regional outflows.
-
Franklin Templeton sees $18bn of inflows as assets hit record high
Franklin Templeton’s asset under management hit an all all-time high of $1.8trn on the back of strong equity markets and inflows into alternatives and ETFs.
-
Schroders books net outflow as Nuveen takeover rumbles on
Total assets still hit a record high.
-
Top Trumps: Emerging markets fixed income – 30 July 2026
This week FSA compares two emerging markets bond funds: the AB Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio fund and the T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Bond fund.
-
Vanguard: Global dividend distribution rises 8% despite challenging macro environment
Europe and the UK dominated dividend distributions in the second quarter.
-
Affluent HK and China investors adjust return expectations – DBS survey
Wealthy investors are also broadening their portfolios for long-term growth.
-
Top Trumps: Infrastructure equities – 23 July 2026
This week FSA compares two infrastructure equity funds: the BNY Mellon Global Infrastructure Income fund and the Morgan Stanley QuantActive Global Infrastructure fund.
-
Fidelity: Apac investors turn to digital assets
Investors increasingly see Bitcoin as a potential long-term allocation within a diversified portfolio.
-
Federated Hermes versus Man Group: Head-to-Head
This week FSA compares the Federated Hermes Asia ex-Japan Equity fund and the Man Asia (ex Japan) fund.