Australia-based First State Investments is expanding into the Chinese market with the launch of a Ucits fund offering investors exposure to companies in mainland China through securities listed on the country’s stock exchange.
Japanese Nikko Asset Management (Nikko AM) has launched a fund dedicated to investing in total-loss absorbing capacity (TLAC) bonds. Managed by its London-based global fixed income team, the firm claims the fund is one of the first of its nature.
HSBC Global Asset Management is to launch an emerging market green bond fund with the aim of enabling investors to make a “real economy” impact whilst aiming to deliver against objectives set by the Paris Climate Agreement, and the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Brussels-based asset manager Candriam has launched a carbon neutral fund aimed at having a positive impact on the climate.
Franklin Templeton is launching passive exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Europe that invest in Brazil, China, South Korea and India.
A New Jersey-based asset manager has launched a Ucits fund offering exposure to US infrastructure via equities.
