How volatility is affecting fund selectors’ choices
Product distributors in Asia are seen to be eyeing more factor, income and alternative strategies, with equity volatility expected to remain high and interest rates set to rise.
Market volatility is now front and centre for distributors in Asia deciding on funds to recommend or add to their shelves, something that is reflected in an increased focus on risk-managed and income-focused strategies.
So said Matt Shafer, London-based head of global wholesale at Natixis Investment Managers. He was speaking to AsianInvestor ahead of the fund house’s release today of a global survey of 200 fund buyers*, including private banks, insurers and funds of funds.
“We’r…
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