The last four years, emerging markets received $1.4trn in cumulative gross portfolio capital flows, but only around $200bn came from regulated funds, according to Christopher Plantier, ICI senior economist of industry and financial analysis, who authored the report. EM capital flow was analysed to put into perspective the size of regulated fund investment into those […]
Category: Industry views
Asia could have capital outflows-Aberdeen
The prospect of a US rate hike and a stronger dollar could result in fund outflows from Asia in the near term, Young said, in an interview with Fund Selector Asia. “While higher US interest rates will likely damage short-term sentiment and money will flow out of Asian emerging markets, the long-term investment rationale remains intact.” […]
What drives China’s A-shares?
Investing in cheap, high momentum or low volume equities, tactics that deliver a premium in developed and many emerging markets, does not show the same result in China’s A-share market, said Sunny Ng, head of portfolio strategists for Asia ex-Japan at State Street. According to State Street research into A-Shares, which was in the Journal […]
Japan’s spending culture could impact debt servicing
The lack of savings can be attributed to both demographics and a surge in consumption that preceded the value added tax rate hike in April 2014, said Govinda Finn, head of global strategy. Japan’s population is burning through savings as they enter retirement age, and the average savings rate for age 65 and older is […]
Nikko AM positive on Asian government bonds
In March, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Bank of Thailand (BoT) and the Bank of Korea (BoK) cut their respective key interest rates by 25 basis points each to support economic growth. “We believe that central banks in India, Thailand and Korea will continue to lean towards looser monetary policies, which should provide […]
Rothschild busts macroeconomic myths
Popular mis-characterisations of debt, deflation and QE result in a distorted picture of macroeconomic investment risks, said Kevin Gardiner, global investment strategist at Rothschild Wealth Management.
A more shareholder friendly Japan
Driving interest in Japanese equities are apparent corporate cultural changes that include a movement toward increased dividends and share buybacks, which could lead to a long-term re-rating of Japan.
BlackRock sees downside for Chinese brokers
Chinese brokerage companies could face pressure on fee structures if banks are allowed to enter the brokerage business, according to BlackRock.
Bearish on China fixed income
Government figures don’t reflect the true economic slowdown, which is closer to 5%, and more defaults may occur than in the past, according to Nicolo Carpaneda, investment specialist at M&G Investments.
Matthews Asia on China policy easing
The Chinese government is unlikely to provide a meaningful stimulus this year to offset China’s slowing GDP growth, according to a contrarian view by Andy Rothman, investment strategist at Matthews Asia.
