Investors should look beyond the lull in Chinese stocks and boost exposure to A-shares to reap growth-related rewards over time – and before index providers catch up, says Schroders.
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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.
China set for core role in global portfolios
The growing appeal of Chinese assets to foreign investors will result in overweight positions in domestic equities and bonds going forward, argues Amundi Asset Management.
Active engagement drives ESG returns in China
Investors should aim to build rapport with management teams in China as a key way to effect positive ESG change and reap the rewards, says Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI).
Ways to re-engage with energy transition
Themes such as clean energy generation, transmission and distribution, energy storage, energy efficiency and clean mobility offer strong growth prospects for investors, says Schroders.
Capturing Asian alpha
The region’s comparatively early economic recovery from Covid-19 offers pockets of opportunity for investors, says UBS Asset Management (UBS AM).
New data sources offer untapped ESG insights for EM
Investors in emerging markets (EM) should apply artificial intelligence (AI) to unstructured data for better ESG analysis, says a report from Amundi and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Growth ambitions shape Asia’s ESG future
As the momentum of sustainable investing in Asia quickens, the global objectives of local companies will influence the role of ESG in the future, according to Deutsche Bank International Private Bank (IPB).
Quality counts for investors in Chinese stocks
Despite regulatory and geopolitical headwinds, investors should focus on fundamentals and target industry leaders in key sectors set to seize on the volatility, says Aberdeen Standard Investments.
New era of innovation drives thematic tilts
The acceleration of various trends amid Covid-19 enables investors to exploit tech-led progress within certain areas of healthcare, manufacturing and lifestyle, among other sectors, says Schroders.
Three steps to make ESG matter in Asian credit
Effective ESG integration in credit investing will come from a blend of fundamental analysis, issuer engagement and portfolio construction, according to T. Rowe Price.
