Cash is no longer king as rate cuts approach in 2025.
Category: Industry views
Eastspring: focus on Asia dividend payers
A dividend-focused strategy can help investors capitalise on Asia’s attractive valuations while reducing volatility, argues Eastspring Investments.
Manulife IM says semiconductor bull run still has legs
“I get up every morning looking for negative data points, and I can’t find them,” says Manulife IM senior portfolio manager Ryan Davies.
Lazard Geopolitical Advisory warns of trade battles
Economic nationalism will likely reach new heights during the incoming Trump administration, according to the analysis firm.
The undervalued markets where managers are diversifying away from the US
Share prices in the US have reached dizzying heights, making cheaper equity markets more attractive.
Despite FOMC market reaction asset managers still favour risk assets
BlackRock, JPAM, and Invesco say the market reaction to the US Fed Meeting doesn’t change the outlook for 2025.
Analysis: The key questions for asset allocators in the year ahead
The US, alternatives, fixed income and unloved assets all have the potential to disrupt markets in the coming year.
BlackRock: Bonds no longer reliably diversify portfolios
Strategists at the world’s largest asset manager suggest alternatives such as gold and bitcoin.
Lombard Odier names Asia private clients head
The Geneva-based group has tapped the CEO of Indosuez Wealth Management for the role.
Vanguard favours bonds over stocks in 60/40 portfolios
The world’s second largest asset manager says the “coupon wall” creates a favourable risk/return for bonds.
