8th November 2023 I was just starting my Asian asset management career when I heard the term “irrational exuberance” used by former US Federal Reserve Chairman, Alan Greenspan, when referring to the frenzied buying of internet stocks in the mid-1990s, a frenzy which ultimately led to the bursting of the “Dot-Com Bubble” and subsequent stock […]
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2023年11月3日 Outlook for the rest of 2023 and what MPF members should do MPF Ratings’ October MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education today shared his concerns that MPF members appear to
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19th October 2023 Opposing equity movements, DIS’ burden of trust and a surprising Top 10 fund are revealed in latest MPF data MPF Ratings’ September quarter MPF Asset Class Fund Flows Summary has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent Mandatory Provident Fund
Seismic shifts headline Q3 MPF fund flow data Read More »
18th October 2023 The world of sustainable investment has exploded. Rarely can one read an investment story without ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) references. Seemingly, every fund manager MPF Ratings meets now includes slides on how ESG factors are considered in their investment decisions. But, if you think the path to sustainable investing is smooth
5th October 2023 Strong contributions are highlighted as leading MPF commentator defends Hong Kong’s pension system MPF Ratings’ September MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education today released MPF Ratings’ September MPF
Unusual paradox sees MPF fall to year-to-date loss while assets continue to grow Read More »
22nd September 2023 New “bell weather” for MPF investor sentiment emergers as US and local equity return dispersion continues to widen Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education today pointed out that MPF is on track for its 5th
Estimated -$27.8bn monthly loss would be MPF’s 5th in 2023 Read More »
6th September 2023 Sustainable investing focused funds produce surprising results as markets scrutinize corporate governance MPF Ratings’ August MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education today released MPF Ratings’ August MPF performance
25th August 2023 New standards also target outperformance over the long term Key points are as follows: MPF Ratings, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF pension research, views and education announced today that following an extensive review of Sun Life ’s recently launched MPF Global Low Carbon Index Fund (the “Fund”), the Fund uniquely fulfils
MPF Ratings affirms Sun Life’s new fund sets new MPF ESG measurement standards Read More »
24th August 2023 System in good shape to protect members as China real estate woes impact markets Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education today highlighted that sharp Hong Kong and Chinese equities’ losses, stemming from the Mainland’s real
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3rd August 2023 Investment gains add $32bn as equity markets produce positive results MPF Ratings’ July MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education today released MPF Ratings’ July MPF performance survey by
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