Investment
2017 leaders and laggards
China equity funds lead, while natural resources and hedge funds underperform in our sister website Fund Selector Asia’s year-end ranking of the best and worst performing funds available to Hong Kong and Singapore investors.
Asia and smaller companies bear fruit in 2017
Funds exposed to Asia and smaller companies produced the best returns for investors in 2017, according to Shore Financial.
Alternatives | 2 Jan 18
Pain continues for bitcoin in the new year
The world’s best-known cryptocurrency, bitcoin, has suffered yet another setback, tumbling to $13,635 (£10,069 €11,346) on Tuesday.
Mifid II to boost Europe’s passive funds over active funds
Europe’s passive funds will be given a boost in 2018 at the expense of active funds thanks to Mifid II’s drive for transparency on costs, according to research firm Cerulli Associates.
Leading industry authority warns Priips rules misleading
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (Efama) is urging regulators to work with the industry to rectify “serious issues” in new rules, due to come in to force in January 2018, that are designed to enhance investors’ understanding of retail investment products.