Asset Management News

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Bolsters Institutional Client Group

• Industry Veteran Michael O’Brien Tapped to Lead Global Team

J.P. Morgan Asset Management announces Global Head of Sovereign Client Group

• Expansion Bolsters Growth in Sovereign Investment Sector

J.P. Morgan Investor Confidence Index Shows Weakening Investor Confidence

• J.P. Morgan Asset Management announced the results of its sixteenth quarterly survey conducted for the J.P. Morgan Investor Confidence Index in Hong Kong.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management wins Group of the Year in the Thomson Reuters Extel Survey 2010

• J.P. Morgan's Peter Lawrence named Leading Pan-European Fund Management Individual

J.P. Morgan Investor Confidence Index shows cautiously optimistic investor confidence

• J.P. Morgan Asset Management announced the results of its fifteenth quarterly survey conducted for the J.P. Morgan Investor Confidence Index in Hong Kong.

JPMorgan Asian Infrastructure & Related Resources Opportunity Fund Raises $858.6 Million

• One of the Largest Dedicated Asian Infrastructure Funds

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Annual Global Cash Management Survey

• Tighter credit conditions and economic downturn has resulted in severe liquidity constraints

• Treasurers placing unprecedented scrutiny on financial strength

• Flight to quality at expense of yield

J.P. Morgan survey finds European institutional investors still favour equities

• Emerging markets and Asian equities still favoured by institutions

• Institutional investors expect returns in alternatives to be steady or increase over the next year

• Fundamentals approach now chosen over quantitative

J.P. Morgan survey reveals behaviors of 401(k) participants after market volatility

• The survey captured participants’ thoughts on retirement readiness, the economic impact on their retirement plan and what investment decisions they made as a result of the market downturn.

JPMorgan Chase announces management changes

• Steve Black named Executive Chairman of the Investment Bank; Jes Staley to become CEO of the Investment Bank; Mary Callahan Erdoes appointed CEO of Asset Management

J.P. Morgan Asset Management continues to bolster Fixed Income team

• J.P. Morgan Asset Management has added to its fixed income capability with two appointments to the team.

J.P. Morgan WealthManager+ to launch in October

• J.P. Morgan Asset Management to enhance its online, service and wrapper offering.

Japan set for a good summer

• J.P. Morgan Asset Management says Japan’s summer in the spotlight will have a positive impact on Japanese equities.

J.P. Morgan launches Investment Confidence Index in India

• J.P. Morgan Asset Management launches India’s first Investment Confidence Index in association with ValueNotes.

Seven Thousand IFAs Investigating the Value of their Business

• Over 7,000 IFAs have downloaded a guide to valuing an IFA business, since its launch less than a month ago

Hong Kong Investor Confidence Index Rebounds Sharply

• The Index is designed to reflect local investor sentiment towards the Hong Kong market over the next 6 months, the latest findings show that the confidence of Hong Kong investors has strongly rebounded.

Making Income, the Outcome

• Multi-asset income fund launched

• Fund offers competitive yield to bolster income in low interest rate environment

'Reaping Rewards' helps IFAs understand and optimise the value of their business

• A practical guide for IFAs to understand the value of their business in a 'buyers market'

• Exclusive analysis from Ernst & Young into M&A activity in advisory sector

Analyst takes top spot in Thomson Reuters Extel Survey 2009

• Asif Jeevanjee named Leading Pan-European Fund Management Individual

Latest Index shows Hong Kong Investors are Bearish

• The Index is designed to reflect local investor sentiment towards the Hong Kong market over the next 6 months, the latest findings confirm that Hong Kong investors are bearish.

China valuations offer a good buying opportunity

• China valuations are very close to their trough levels

JPM Investment Academy launched in Hong Kong

• J.P. Morgan Asset Management announced the successful launch of the JPM Investment Academy, the first of its kind in the Hong Kong investment industry.

JF Asset Management changes its business brand in Hong Kong

• JF Asset Management has changed its business brand in Hong Kong from JF Asset Management to J.P. Morgan Asset Management, to reflect the global nature of its business.

A turning point in Japanese pensions

• JPMorgan Asset Management releases Japan pension survey report "A turning point in Japanese pensions： a new stage of diversification".

Japan's first asset management department in a university

• J.P. Morgan Asset Management scores top marks for supporting Japan’s first asset management department in a university.

JPMorgan-sponsored sailor Ainslie wins third Olympic gold medal

• JPMorgan Asset Management-sponsored sailor Ben Ainslie wins third Olympic gold medal.

Index shows confidence of Hong Kong investors low

• Latest findings show that the confidence of Hong Kong investors is at its lowest point since JF introduced the Index in July 2006.

Citywire's Top 100 Fund Managers

• The latest Citywire "Top 100 Fund Managers" survey for 2008 confirmed JPMorgan Asset Management as the asset management group with the most AAA rated fund managers.

Retirement savings behavior has considerable variability

• JPMorgan Asset Management today announced the findings of its latest target date research in a white paper entitled "Sharpening Your Aim".

Two Professional Adviser Awards presented

• Austin Forey and team win the best Emerging Markets fund in ‘Hot 100’ over 3 years; and, JPMorgan Asset Management wins best Investment Trust group

Fund Wins Eurohedge Award Twice in Succession

• JPMorgan Europe Dynamic Long Short Fund has been awarded the Eurohedge 2007 Award - European Equity

JF Asset Management Believes The Bull May Not Give Way to The Bear Just Yet

• Speaking at JF Asset Management's The Essence of Spice conference today, Mr David Shairp, Global Market Strategist of JPMorgan Asset Management was keen to make it clear to the audience that, as markets were likely to be volatile in the weeks ahead, investors should err on the side of caution.

JF Investor Confidence Index Shows Investors Remaining Optimistic Amidst Economic Risks

• JF Asset Management today announced the results of its sixth quarterly survey conducted for the JF Investor Confidence Index in Hong Kong.

Five Golds in a Row for JPMorgan Asset Management

• JPMorgan Asset Management awarded Incisive Media Gold Standard for FIFTH consecutive year; crowned What Investment’s Fund Management Group of the year; IFA Online’s ‘Best Online Financial Adviser’ and Investment Week’s Investment Trust ‘Group of the Year’

JPMorgan Asset Management Scoops Best Group Award at Investment Week Awards 2007

• JPMorgan Asset Management triumphs as it wins ‘Group of the Year’ category at this year’s Investment Week Investment Trusts of the Year awards

JF Investor Confidence Index Shows Confidence Levels Reaching Highest Point in 15 Months

• JF Asset Management today announced the results of its fifth quarterly survey conducted for the JF Investor Confidence Index in Hong Kong.

Investment Centre Celebrates 20th Anniversary

• JF Asset Management today celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the opening of the JF Investment Centre, the first of its kind in Hong Kong.

JPMorgan Asset Management Tops Citywire Ratings

• JPMorgan Asset Management received top marks from Citywire in its latest ratings -- 15 Citywire rated fund managers and more AAA rated fund managers than any other fund group

JF Asset Management Believes Equities Will Continue to Outperform

• JF Asset Management believes that global equities will continue to outperform both bonds and cash on a 12-month view.

JF Investor Confidence Index Shows Signs of Profit-Taking Amongst Retail Investors

• JF Asset Management today announced the results of its fourth quarterly survey conducted for the JF Investor Confidence Index in Hong Kong.

No. 1 spot in 2007 Hedge Fund 100 List

• JPMorgan Asset Management is now the world's largest hedge fund manager, earning the No. 1 spot on Alpha magazine's just-released "2007 Hedge Fund 100" list.

JF Investor Confidence Index shows cautious optimism from investors

• JF Asset Management today announced the results of its third quarterly survey conducted for the JF Investor Confidence Index in Hong Kong.

JF Asset Management wins top honours at fund awards

• JF Asset Management, the Asian arm of JPMorgan Asset Management, has been awarded the coveted 10-year Best Fund Management Group award at the prestigious SCMP Fund Awards 2007 in Hong Kong.

Critical factors overlooked in some target date funds

• A white paper released by JPMorgan Asset Management, entitled "Ready! Fire! Aim?", presents findings on how some target date funds are missing the mark on providing retirement security to those who need it most. Participants save too little, start saving too late and withdraw from their accounts too soon. Real-world participant savings patterns compound the impact of market volatility on 401(k) balances at retirement. Some target date funds have market volatility exposure which is counterproductive.

JPMorgan Asset Management in Taiwan wins prestigious 'Best of the Best Award'

• JPMorgan Asset Management Taiwan outpaced Taiwan's other retail fund houses to win one of Asia Asset Management's 2006 Best of the Best Awards.

JPMorgan Asset Management launches 'Guide to the Markets'

• JPMorgan Asset Management launches Guide to the Markets - value added service designed to help investment advisers navigate their way around world markets. Provides neutral information on key macro-economic themes. Already an enthusiastic reception from IFAs and investment professionals.

JPMorgan Asset Management Recommends Corporate Finance Approach to Pension Management in the U.S.

• White Paper details Pension Risk Framework Solution for U.S. Corporate Pension Plans and their Sponsors.

JPMorgan Asset Management gets Gold Standard for Fund Management four years running

• JPMorgan Asset Management is the only firm to have won the esteemed Gold Standard for Fund Management award four years running.

JPMorgan Asset Management awarded best Money Market Fund by Treasury Management International

• JPMorgan Asset Management has been awarded Best Money Market Fund in the Treasury Management International 2006 Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Treasury & Risk Management.

JPMorgan Asset Management highlights lack of faith in traditional pensions and urges people to diversify their portfolios for retirement

• JPMorgan Asset Management reveals the findings from its latest 'Pensions Map' report into the state of the UK's retirement provision. Less than half of people now expect a pension to be their main source of retirement income.

JF Asset Management launches Hong Kong's first investor confidence index

• JF Asset Management announced the launch of JF Investor Confidence Index in Hong Kong.

JPMorgan Retirement Plan Services to acquire CCA Strategies LLC

• JPMorgan Retirement Plan Services today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Chicago-based CCA Strategies LLC.

JF Asset Management launches new 'Silk Road' campaign

• Exciting investment opportunities still abound from the markets along the Silk Road.

JPMorgan Asset Management joint venture one of the top Sino-foreign fund houses in China

China International Fund Management, a joint venture between JPMorgan Asset Management and Shanghai International Trust & Investment Co., is now one of the biggest Sino-foreign fund houses by assets in China.