Category Archives: black swans

China is Taking Over Times Square

Starting next Monday, China will take over the “crossroads of the world”, on New York’s 2 Times Square. Renting the most prominent location on the building for up to $500,000 per month, China’s Xinhua is announcing its presence to the … Continue reading

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The View from Asia: Running a Successful Pan-Asia Asset Management

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Daniel Enskat, Head of Global Consulting, Senior Managing Director +1-212 217 6859; +852 2251 8248, daniel@sionline.com RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL PAN-ASIA ASSET MANAGEMENT BUSINESS: LESSONS FROM FRANKLIN TEMPLETON AND NIKKO ASSET MANAGEMENT New York and Hong Kong – … Continue reading

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Spotlight on Colombia… Art, history, culture, dance, food and LatAm Asset Management

I just came back from a trip to Colombia. While almost all major sources of public information warn you about the country and especially Medellin and Cali, but also Bogota, this perception couldn’t be further from the truth. Yes, the … Continue reading

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Daniel Enskat and Jean Baptiste de Franssu discuss UCITS at FundForum International 2011

Thank you, FundForumTV – #FFI11 is the largest asset management conference in the world. Daniel Enskat, Senior Managing Director at Strategic Insight and Jean Baptiste de Franssu, CEO, Invesco met at FundForum International 2011 for a filmed discussion following the … Continue reading

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Strategic Insight Video Research Update – Switzerland: Funds, Flows, Wealth Management & West-to-East

A few weeks ago I published a research piece with my HK-based senior research analyst, Bryan Liu, called Spotlight on Switzerland. Below is a video update with HK-based analyst Lise Carpenter, discussing the piece further. The full report can be … Continue reading

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Monaco Fund Forum International 2011 – A Review

The Monaco Fund Forum International is always of major importance for the industry – in its 21st year, it is the world’s largest asset management event, and Julian Kirby, Jenny Adams, Ed Jones and team again outdid themselves. It also … Continue reading

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UCITS vs. Asia Fund Passport – Industry Expert Review at Monaco Fund Forum Intl 2011

Today I gave a speech and conducted an industry expert review at the Monaco Fund Forum International 2011 on the “UCITS vs. Asia Fund Passport” issue, with the general manager of Alfi, Camille Thommes. My senior research analyst Lise Carpenter … Continue reading

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Monaco Fund Forum International 2011 – Tuesday, Thought Leadership Interview – “The View From Asia”

Tuesday is the opening of the main conference. After the emerging market and distribution summits on Monday, the morning session on Tuesday typically brings together a selection of CEOs and other leaders. I have the pleasure of doing this year’s … Continue reading

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Monaco Fund Forum International 2011 – Monday, distribution summit

The Monaco Fund Forum is the largest European asset management gathering and always a place to catch up with clients, prospects and friends. This year we are represented with a team of eleven in Monaco, including our chairman. I opened … Continue reading

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Global Fund Flow Review April 2011: Top Selling Products and Managers

This week I published a new report on year to date flow observations worldwide, including top products and managers, with key contributions from analysts Bryan Liu, Miao Hu, and Lise Carpenter. Release notes below: Nearly $270 Billion in Global Long-Term … Continue reading

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