Alternatives | 30 May 18
UBS Wealth in big hedge fund push
UBS Wealth Management is recommending clients allocate up to 20% of their assets to hedge funds as a diversifier, especially in an environment where interest rates and volatility are increasing, according to the firm’s executives.
Japan’s rich targeted in offshore joint venture
Bank of Singapore and Japan-based SMBC Trust Bank have said they will partner to serve Japanese high net worth clients seeking offshore investments.
J Safra Sarasin in U-turn on Japan equities
Bank J Safra Sarasin has drastically changed its view of Japan equities from being optimistic on the asset class six months ago, according to Philipp Bärtschi, the private bank’s Zurich-based chief investment officer.
Vanguard to unveil first China ETF in Hong Kong
Despite a spate of China ETF delistings in Hong Kong, Vanguard is about to launch its first China-focused exchange traded fund in Hong Kong.
UBS Wealth launches sustainable portfolio
UBS Wealth Management has launched a cross-asset portfolio in Asia based on sustainable investing that aims to mirror the firm’s traditional strategies.