A recent study by Clearwater Analytics indicates that a majority of global asset management firms plan to increase their AI budgets by at least 50% within the next year. This surge in investment is driven by AI's transformative impact on labor-intensive operations, data management, decision-support systems, and predictive modeling in the finance industry.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management reports AI-themed ETFs are a top 5 theme by assets under management, despite Q2 volatility, with ETFs attracting more inflows than mutual funds due to tax benefits.
China's private securities investment funds surpassed 8 trillion yuan ($1.2 trillion) by June end, driving the private fund industry's record 23.66 trillion yuan in assets under management. New fund registrations remain active, with VC/PE showing increased activity, particularly in electronic information, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce stated that crypto vaults and onchain lending products, especially those involving discretionary asset management, may fall under US federal securities laws, urging developers to assess compliance.
Türk Hava Yolları (THY), sürdürülebilir havacılık yakıtı (SAF) üretim kapasitesini artırmayı hedefleyen SAFFA Fonu'na katıldı. Bu stratejik yatırım, Airbus ile işbirliğini güçlendirerek THY'nin sürdürülebilir büyüme vizyonunu destekleyecek ve sektörün dönüşümünde öncü rol oynamasını sağlayacak.
THY, sürdürülebilir havacılık yakıtı (SAF) ekosisteminin gelişimine katkı sağlamak ve tedarik güvenliğini güçlendirmek amacıyla SAFFA Fonu'na katıldı. Bu yatırım, Airbus ile işbirliğini derinleştirerek sektörün dönüşümüne öncülük etmeyi hedefliyor.
Die DWS, der Asset-Manager der Deutschen Bank, plant laut einem Medienbericht, sich noch in diesem Jahr in „Deutsche Asset Management“ umzubenennen. Ziel ist es, die globale Markenbekanntheit zu erhöhen und von der Marke der Deutschen Bank zu profitieren, während die DWS separat börsennotiert bleibt.
Blue Origin is raising $10 billion at a $130 billion pre-money valuation from investors including Coatue Asset Management and Jeff Bezos. This marks the company's first external fundraise and follows a recent rocket explosion and setback.
Hong Kong's assets under management reached a record HK$42.2 trillion (US$5.38 trillion) in 2025, a 20% increase driven by global investor confidence and market innovation. Net fund inflows soared 193% to over HK$2 trillion, highlighting the city's growing strength as a wealth hub.
Bitwise Asset Management is integrating its crypto model portfolios into Parrot Finance's retail investing app. This partnership aims to test if professional crypto allocation frameworks can reach retail investors through automated software, moving beyond traditional advisor dashboards.
Bitwise Asset Management is integrating its crypto model portfolios into Parrot Finance's retail investing app, aiming to bring professional allocation frameworks to individual investors through automated software. The partnership allows Parrot clients access to diversified crypto exposure, thematic strategies, and systematic rebalancing, testing a shift from advisor-focused products to a consumer-facing interface.
South Korean asset management firms experienced a near doubling of their combined net income in the first quarter of the year, reaching 1.47 trillion won. This surge is primarily attributed to a significant increase in commission income.
Franklin Templeton filed with the SEC to launch two ETFs that would reinvest stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure, aiming to integrate crypto into traditional portfolios without direct upfront investment.
Hong Kong stocks face potential price pressure and uncertainty as lock-up periods for IPO shares expire, with historical data suggesting median declines post-expiry. Investors are advised to carefully parse metrics amid limited AI exposure.
Главный рыночный стратег JPMorgan Asset Management Карен Уорд прогнозирует падение цен на нефть Brent до 70 долларов за баррель к концу июня из-за договоренностей Ирана и США, которые приведут к возобновлению экспорта ближневосточной нефти.
Woori Asset Management's Semiconductor BIG2 Plus Fund has achieved a remarkable 74.4% return over the past year, outperforming other mixed-bond funds. The fund invests in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, alongside mid-to-small cap growth stocks, while maintaining a 70% allocation to domestic bonds to mitigate volatility. Its net assets have grown significantly, with a substantial portion of new investments coming from pension funds.
Shanghai aims to reach 55 trillion yuan in asset management by 2030, accounting for one-third of the national total. New policies aim to optimize cross-border investment channels, expand qualified investor schemes, and develop offshore and cross-border asset management businesses.
Shanghai plans to deepen its global asset management center construction, aiming for 55 trillion yuan in assets under management by 2030, representing one-third of the national total. The plan includes enriching financial product supply, expanding futures and derivatives, and improving cross-border asset allocation channels.
Shanghai plans to reach 55 trillion yuan in asset management by 2030, accounting for one-third of the national total. The city will enhance risk management tools, introduce new futures and options products, and improve cross-border investment channels, including expanding Stock Connect and Bond Connect programs.
Woori Asset Management has launched the 'WON Samsung Electronics Hyundai Motor Bond Hybrid 50 ETF', investing 50% in Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor as key beneficiaries of physical AI, and the remaining 50% in short-term bonds for growth and stability.
Mirae Asset Asset Management has listed the 'TIGER KOSDAQ Active ETF' on the Korea Exchange. This active ETF aims for excess returns by strategically investing in KOSDAQ-listed companies, focusing on core growth sectors like semiconductor materials and components.
Fake news is circulating among some wealthy elderly individuals claiming the government will seize assets through the dementia security asset management service. The National Pension Service (NPS) is clarifying that the service is a protective measure against fraud, not asset confiscation, and is free for most users.
Memory stock gains, fueled by AI demand, are under scrutiny. Analysts warn of the industry's historical cyclicality and potential disruption from new AI technologies, despite current supply constraints.
Memory stock rally fueled by AI demand faces warnings of cyclicality and potential disruption from new technologies like Google's TurboQuant. Analysts caution investors against assuming the industry's boom-and-bust past is over, especially with South Korean markets heavily reliant on Samsung and SK Hynix.
