Equities
Asian fund industry growth leads the world in 2016
Asia’s fund industry recorded the highest growth in terms of assets under management globally last year, according to a Morningstar report.
Investors pile into European small cap ETFs
European small and mid-cap exchange traded funds saw higher net inflows in February than their large cap equivalents, according to Blackrock data.
Economy’s resilience to ‘power’ US equities, says Kames
A surprise rise in US business and consumer confidence during February has convinced Kames Capital’s multi-asset head to conclude that US equities have farther to climb.
Agriculture sector funds in HK carry highest fees
Agriculture is the most expensive equity sector for mutual fund investors, based on the average of annual fees charged by sector-focused funds available for sale in Hong Kong.
Sentiment towards UK equities sinks to post-crisis low
Fund manager sentiment towards UK equities has reached its lowest point since the financial crisis. Asset managers expect the asset class to post a negative return over the next 12 months.