Credit markets are generally expensive and the upside to returns is limited, according to Axa Investment Managers (Axa IM).
Author Archives: Andrew Crooke
As a business journalist and editor for over 20 years, Andrew has far-reaching experience across financial services. For the majority of this time, he has run online content, publications, events and bespoke projects across Asia Pacific & the Middle East – both for large publishing houses as well as family-run, entrepreneurial firms. Andrew has also written two books focused on the private banking and wealth management sector - "How to Prosper in the New World of Asian Wealth Management: A Best Practice Guide", and "Winning Relationships in Asian Wealth. Connect with him on LinkedIn here.
Schroders backs digital networks
New investment opportunities are expected to emerge from the need to modernise digital infrastructure in the wake of Covid-19, according to Schroders.
Aviva Investors stresses climate urgency
Investors need to pay closer attention to climate change and make it a more central focus within investment portfolios, according to Aviva Investors.
Pictet AM sees bright spot in China bonds
The double whammy of slowing growth and rising inflation is dampening equity and credit opportunities, but Chinese government bonds offer potential, says Pictet Asset Management (Pictet AM).
Invesco pins hopes on East-West recovery shift
While China’s economic rebound stalls and the US economy holds steady, Invesco favours European and emerging market equities.
Natixis backs equities
Market conditions look supportive for developed market equities for the rest of 2021, with fixed income more likely to be effective for risk management, says Natixis Investment Managers.
Funds’ ESG credibility tested
Asset managers need to practice what they preach in implementing and integrating sustainable investment policies, according to Aviva Investors.
Asian equities face inflation balancing act
With inflation pressures expected to weigh on the post-pandemic recovery, investors need to consider policy direction when targeting Asian equities, according to Axa Investment Managers (Axa IM).
Net zero goal needs more alignment
More ambitious and aligned policies are needed to achieve the Paris agreement targets – and to enable investors to make a bigger impact, according to Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI).
Fidelity targets China and tech exposure
Selected China A-shares and tech names will enable investors to weather inevitable bouts of higher inflation, geopolitical tensions and a strengthening US dollar, says Fidelity.
