Barclays appoints Private Bank head for Asia
Wee Yee-Yong joins Barclays from Morgan Stanley.
Research
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Asset managers to expand AI use for decision-making and data collection
Almost all respondents to the Northern Trust report said they were deploying AI in some form.
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Top Trumps: Emerging markets equity – 18 September 2026
This week FSA compares two emerging market equity funds: the Man Systematic Emerging Markets Equity fund and the PGIM Quant Solutions Emerging Markets Equity Fund.
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Taiwan and Japan drive Asia-Pacific dividends in second quarter of 2026
Companies in Japan and Taiwan drove most of the growth in payouts across Asia Pacific, according to a report from Janus Henderson Investors.
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The India equity funds emerging from a bear market
FSA looks at the top performing Indian equity funds over the past six months amid a prolonged period of underperformance.
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Morningstar favours diversified global equity funds
Morningstar has highlighted five global equity funds that are ‘best of breed’ in a recent report.
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Top Trumps: Greater China equities – 10 September 2026
This week FSA compares two Greater China equities funds: the Manulife China Value fund and the PineBridge Greater China Equity fund.
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3 biotech funds that more than doubled in 14 months
FSA highlights three actively managed biotechnology equity strategies that have more than doubled in value over the recent 14-month period.
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Over 90% of investors and wealth managers want better security on digital assets, says survey
Security and custody standards are identified as the biggest roadblock to investing.
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Top Trumps: Mixed Asset Balanced – 27 August 2026
This week FSA provides a quick comparison of two mixed asset balanced funds: the Eastspring Asian Balanced fund and the Allianz Balanced Income and Growth fund.
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The global equity funds that cushioned the downside
FSA highlights the global equity funds that had lowest downside capture ratio and volatility alongside top-ranked returns over the past 6 months.
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Top Trumps: International equities – 20 August 2026
This week FSA provides a quick comparison of two international equity funds: Artemis Global Income and Capital Group New Economy Fund.
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Top Trumps: Asia Pacific ex-Japan equities – 13 August 2026
This week FSA compares two Asia Pacific ex-Japan equity funds: the Fidelity Asian Special Situations fund and the JPMorgan SAR Asian fund.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Asset managers moving AI from back-office to investment process
According to insights from 225 technology leaders.