Contagion stemming from Argentinas second default on its national debt to other sovereign issuers is unlikely, according to Fidelity Investments.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
Worldwide waiting game as Fed stalls rate hike
Assessing the health of the global economy is a bit like watching the Commonwealth Games; each triumph is something to celebrate, yes, but you wonder what difference it would make if the Americans got involved.
Selectors absolute return in quest for safety
European fund buyers are increasingly looking for refuge as both bond and equity prices have started to look suspiciously high. Absolute return products have become increasingly popular with fund selectors as a result.
Five global income stocks to watch
Dan Roberts, manager of the Fidelity Global Dividend fund, explains why he believes investors looking to diversify into global equities should focus on strong dividend payers with sustainable levels of profitability and supportive valuations.
Question bond investors should be asking
With fixed income yields expected to remain low for the foreseeable future, and increased liquidity concerns in some of the higher-yielding areas of the market, many investors have decreased their fixed income holdings as much as possible.
Aberdeen outflows reach 5.5 bn
Aberdeen Asset Management was hit by £5.5bn net outflows in the three months up to 30 June, the company said in its nine month interim management statement.
AmInvest offers two feeders into Allianz funds
Malaysia’s AmInvest has unveiled mixed asset and equity growth feeder funds that offer investors access to funds offered by Allianz Global Investors.
CIMB Principal to buy Finansa AM in Thailand
CIMB-Principal Asset Management has entered into a deal to acquire Thailand’s Finansa Asset Management.
Montello Real Estate Opportunity approved in Singapore
UK-based real estate financier Montello has received the go-ahead from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to distribute its Real Estate Opportunity Fund in the country.
Time to think about the alternatives
If youre like me, the prospect of bonds and equities rising in tandem as they have done in recent months is an unnerving sign.
