Ultra-low interest rates have altered investment strategies, with a nimbler and higher risk approach becoming more common, said speakers at FSA’s ‘Spotlight On: Alternatives’ event.
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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.
Private credit boosts returns
There is a growing investment case for private credit, said speakers at FSA’s “Spotlight On: Alternatives” event.
EM impact strategies face challenges
Investors must assess each sector’s potential to deliver both positive impact and returns in disparate emerging markets (EM), says UBP Asset Management (UBP AM).
Investors eye quality in EM equities
Emerging market (EM) equities are poised for a strong earnings rebound, especially quality companies capable of managing the volatility in these economies, according to Matthews Asia.
Asia Global ESG Summit: Investing through a sharper lens
Investors are putting sustainability criteria under the spotlight as ESG factors become increasingly important to portfolios, said several speakers at ESG Clarity’s recent Global ESG Summit.
Brand-hooked Asia to fuel luxury boom
Asia’s growing affluence and the consumer preferences of its younger population bode well for opportunities in the luxury sector over the coming months, according to GAM Investments (Gam).
Barings expects persistent commodities demand
Structural trends appear to support longer term opportunities in natural resources, from decarbonisation to renewable energy, according to the UK firm.
HSBC PB pins hopes on Asia growth
Investors can position for the next phase of recovery via opportunities from digital transformation, sustainability and spending on IT and low-carbon infrastructure, according to HSBC Private Banking.
Asia Global ESG Summit: Focus on corporate behaviour
With allocations to ESG funds increasingly aligned with investors’ own values, they are paying closer attention to the social policies of companies, said speakers at ESG Clarity’s recent Global ESG Summit.
Chinese onshore bonds boost portfolio diversity
Foreign investors continue to allocate to onshore debt throughout market cycles, with investment grade bonds particularly appealing, according to Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI).
