Francis Chung

Estimated -$27.8bn monthly loss would be MPF’s 5th in 2023

22nd September 2023 New “bell weather” for MPF investor sentiment emergers as US and local equity return dispersion continues to widen Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education today pointed out that MPF is on track for its 5th …

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Strong final week rebound trims MPF losses to -3.21% as average member account balances fall to $237,600

6th September 2023 Sustainable investing focused funds produce surprising results as markets scrutinize corporate governance MPF Ratings’ August MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education today released MPF Ratings’ August MPF performance …

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MPF Ratings affirms Sun Life’s new fund sets new MPF ESG measurement standards

25th August 2023 New standards also target outperformance over the long term Key points are as follows: MPF Ratings, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF pension research, views and education announced today that following an extensive review of Sun Life ’s recently launched MPF Global Low Carbon Index Fund (the “Fund”), the Fund uniquely fulfils …

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Could MPF’s full year gains erode in August?

24th August 2023 System in good shape to protect members as China real estate woes impact markets Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education today highlighted that sharp Hong Kong and Chinese equities’ losses, stemming from the Mainland’s real …

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July MPF results reinforce key MPFA annual report message

3rd August 2023 Investment gains add $32bn as equity markets produce positive results MPF Ratings’ July MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education today released MPF Ratings’ July MPF performance survey by …

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MPF members heed MPFA’s diversification call as Manulife maintains its leadership position

21st July 2023 DIS’ Core Accumulation Fund is now MPF’s fastest growing asset class MPF Ratings’ June MPF Asset Class Fund Flows Summary has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) research specialist today released MPF Ratings’ June MPF …

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Limelight on MPF as major equity markets take centre stage

5th July 2023 Strong June sees $60.5bn added to MPF accounts but could it have been more? MPF Ratings’ June MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education released MPF Ratings’ June MPF …

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MPF half year report card

23rd June 2023 $61bn added to MPF accounts Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education today announced MPF Ratings’ June forecasted returns by highlighting the MPF system’s first half 2023 performance. Taking into consideration a forecasted June investment gain …

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Local equity markets fail to put roof over US debt ceiling

5th June 2023 MPF members see account balances shrink after 3rd monthly 2023 loss MPF Ratings’ May MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education highlighted disappointing Hong Kong/China equity performance and the …

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US debt puts ceiling on MPF’s May investment returns

25th May 2023 While investors watch the US, Japan’s TOPIX performance offers MPF members an important lesson Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education today announced MPF Ratings’ May forecasted returns by pointing out that while investors speculate over …

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