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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4th May 2023 April sees MPF’s DIS shine as equity returns de-couple MPF Ratings’ April 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 April’s de-coupling of equity markets to emphasize the importance …
26th April 2023 Forecasted April loss hides strong returns in least expected market 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 that, despite an estimated forecasted monthly loss of -0.53% (as measured by MPF Ratings’ MPFR All Fund Performance …
Unexpected asset class propelling 2023 MPF returns Read More »
20th April 2023 Leading MPF commentator reinforces Finance Secretary’s consideration to increase tax deductions for Voluntary Contributions MPF Ratings’ March 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 …
6th April 2023 ACT ONE Husband and wife are sitting in a Japanese restaurant looking over the menu in front of them HUSBAND “Anything on the menu take your fancy?” WIFE “Hmm….not sure, you?” HUSBAND “Err….not sure either. Bento Box perhaps? It’s got a little bit of everything – Edamame, mixed sashimi, tempura, teriyaki salmon, …
6th April 2023 Late market rally sees MPF continue its strong start to 2023 MPF Ratings’ March 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 emphasized the value and necessity of a strong …
30th March 2023 ACT ONE [Camera focused on boss] Boss rubs his chin and looks pensively at the office plans placed in front of him BOSS “Hmm, I’ve no idea. Do I have a choice? Why do I have to choose?” STAFF “Because you’re the boss.” BOSS “That’s no reason to choose. You all must …
27th March 2023 Current banking crisis highlights the value of secure retirement savings system 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 emphasized the value and necessity of a strong and secure retirement savings system while announcing that, after factoring …
Returns take a back seat as spotlight put on MPF Read More »
23rd March 2023 ACT ONE [Camera focused on son] Son appears and sounds a little anxious as he phones his father from his university dormitory SON “Hey Dad, you got a minute?” FATHER “Yep, what’s up?” SON “Just wondered if your company has paid my invoice for the work I did? The money hasn’t landed …
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16th March 2023 ACT ONE Father is on the phone as son walks into the living room wearing a big smile across his face. Father signals to remain silent as he ends the phone conversation with a worried look. SON [Smile runs away from son’s face] “What’s wrong? Who was that?” DAD “For my personal …
