Investment
Japanese equities ‘among cheapest’ in developed economies
Most commentators believe Japan’s domestic environment remains encouraging in terms of the outlook for 2017, says Lena Tsymbaluk, investment research analyst at Morningstar.
Best Practice | 6 Feb 17
Five DFMs band together to launch industry partnership
Five UK discretionary fund management (DFM) firms have formed the DFM Alliance, a partnership offering financial advisers a platform to improve client outcomes through information, education and collaboration.
Passive investments set to overtake actives by 2024, says Moody’s
Assets held in passive investments will represent more than 50% of the US market in four to seven years’ time, with the growth rate in Asia expected to increase, according to a Moody’s report.
Multi Asset | 6 Feb 17
Global unconstrained fund managers best, says UBS WM’s Lecher
Stefan Lecher, the new head of client portfolio management for Asia-Pacific at UBS Wealth Management in Hong Kong, said unconstrained managers have the best chance to excel.
Generali Investments launches global multi-asset income fund
Generali Investments, the asset management arm of Italy’s Generali Group, has launched a global multi-asset income fund, which aims to generate a stable payout while also growing capital.