Wallflower to wild success?

Article Abstract:

Lower fees, appreciation for diversity in investments, and traditional investments such as property and gold not doing well are all contributing to the increasing number of Asians investing in mutual funds. Currently only 14% of the population in Singapore, 10% of Japan and 8% of Hong Kong currently invest in funds. Analysts expect the numbers of fund investors in Asia to continue to rise.

Sales & consumption, Statistics, Investments

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No-load funds launched

Article Abstract:

Citibank's Asian-Pacific division will introduce no-load funds in Taiwan, Japan, and Hong Kong, a good investment for small investors that has not yet become popular. Sales fees are not included, but investors must pay redemption charges, management fees of 1.5%, and an additional 1% fee.

Taiwan, Japan, Services introduction, Hong Kong, Legislative Bodies, Finance, Financial services industry, Financial services, Services, Citibank N.A. (New York, New York)

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Top down, or bottom up?

Article Abstract:

Specific terms related to mutual funds are described and explained. Examples include top-down approach, bottom-up approach, concentrated, diverse, turnover, technical terms, benchmark index, big and small.

Terminology

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