Nomura IWM taps Aberdeen for CIO
Based in Singapore, Ray Sharma-Ong will also head DPM.
Studies
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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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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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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.
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AI ‘reshaping client relationships’ as expectations grow
‘Meaningful AI budgets’ now expected, according to a survey.
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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
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Morningstar: China leads sustainable fund launches in Asia ex-Japan
Singapore and Hong Kong continued to record positive net flows despite overall regional outflows.
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Vanguard: Global dividend distribution rises 8% despite challenging macro environment
Europe and the UK dominated dividend distributions in the second quarter.
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Affluent HK and China investors adjust return expectations – DBS survey
Wealthy investors are also broadening their portfolios for long-term growth.
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Fidelity: Apac investors turn to digital assets
Investors increasingly see Bitcoin as a potential long-term allocation within a diversified portfolio.
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Asian investors rotate into equities as bond flows turn negative: Calastone report
Multi-asset funds remained the strongest-performing asset class during the first half of this year.
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Apac will remain asset management’s growth engine: Broadridge
The region will enjoy organic growth, fuelled by an expanding middle class and pension reforms.
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Central banks diversify amid stagflation fears – UBS AM survey
However, reserve managers still expect strong global equity market performance, according to the latest UBS Asset Management survey.
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Morningstar: The opportunity cost of ignoring the US is enormous
Large institutional asset owners identified concentration risk, sustainable investing and diversification as core themes for the year ahead.
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Mercer finds AI now used by majority of asset managers in investment process
Industry has moved ‘beyond experimenting with AI’.
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Apac investors hold more than half of wealth in cash: Fidelity study
Asia Pacific retail investors are missing out on growth sitting mostly in cash, according to a Fidelity International study.