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Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
Stock selection key in expensive Indian
Following the sharp run up in Indian markets in 2014, a correction in the first quarter is likely, fund houses said.
European stimulus implications for markets
What will be the impact of the ECB’s massive stimulus programme, which is about twice the size expected by the market consensus, on various asset classes? Five fund houses weigh in.
China market a bubble waiting to burst
The Chinese A-share market is a bubble waiting to burst, according to Schroders head of Asian equities in Singapore.
Eastspring Asian Balanced vs First State Bridge
This week’s Head-to-Head puts balanced fund strategies from Eastspring Investments and First State Investments against each other.
Pictet AM favors Japanese equities
Pictet Asset Management is upbeat on Japanese equities and sees compelling investment opportunities arising out of improved corporate earnings growth.
Nikko AM appoints chief strategist
Nikko Asset Management has appointed Naoki Kamiyama as a chief strategist.
Irish fund association
The Irish Fund Industry Association (IFIA) is exploring ways to list the first UCITS fund on the Stock Connect, according to the association’s Hong Kong representative Conor O’Mara.
Chinas brokerage suspension
Mainland market volatility that is expected to characterise 2015 was clear on Monday after a 7.7% plunge in the Shanghai index, driven by price declines in shares of Citic Securities and Haitong Securities.
HK investors positive on markets
A majority of Hong Kong investors have a positive outlook on global and local markets in 2015, led by upbeat sentiments toward emerging markets and increased confidence in Chinese equities, according to a survey by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.