Money markets

China’s US$1.6 trillion fund rekindles ties with US money managers

Janet Perumal notes that while there is always going to be a place for passive management, diversification is also important.

Asia investors shift from money market funds to active funds, alternatives: Wellington Management head of Apac

Crypto innovation undoubtedly has some valuable features, but the proliferation of private digital assets has also widened the gap between private and social interests.

Is crypto an opportunity or a threat?

The shift comes at a timely moment, as Bank Indonesia pushes for lenders to pass through aggressive interest-rate cuts to households and businesses to support growth.

Indonesia set to revamp benchmark rates for money market

Tokenisation has been touted as a way to make financial markets faster, cheaper and more transparent.

JPMorgan debuts first money market fund tokenised on Ethereum

The US dollar may be increasingly questioned, but no serious alternative has emerged to unseat it.

The US dollar endures, but for how long?

Brics currencies have been mentioned, but a common Brics currency backed by gold was off the agenda at the July Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Brics currencies are no realistic alternative to the US dollar

Fixed income funds have seen more interest from investors of late, though analysts believe some Asian equities are up and coming.

Volatility is set to stay. Here’s where investors can put their money amid wild market swings

ETFs have steadily taken over vast parts of the securities business in part because they are easier to shift in and out of rapidly, making them a draw to individual investors.

BlackRock targets money-market fund business in new ETF push