Valuations are a bit stretched in the fintech universe, but Tom Keenan, the firm’s regional head of wholesale Asia ex Japan, makes a case for investing in the theme.

Valuations are a bit stretched in the fintech universe, but Tom Keenan, the firm’s regional head of wholesale Asia ex Japan, makes a case for investing in the theme.
Christy Goh, director of intermediary business, explains how First State embeds ESG into the investment process.
Early growth stage innovations such as autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence are where Julian Cook, portfolio specialist in the equity division, sees the key tech opportunities.
Ivan Fong, vice president and senior product manager, sees opportunity in local currency EM bonds, but is closely watching trade tensions between China and the US.
Andrew Gillan, head of Asia ex-Japan equities and fund manager, seeks out Asian companies with potential to flourish as innovative disruptors.
Chris Chan, portfolio manager at EFG AM’s New Capital, focuses on investing in innovative Asian companies with visionary leadership.
George Saffaye, global investment strategist at BNY Mellon IM, sees prime opportunities in the theme of mobility innovation.
Earnings growth tends to be strong in water-related equities, says Hubert Aarts, co-head of listed equities at Impax Asset Management, who manages an ESG-themed water fund.
Volatility is back, but global growth remains robust, says Graziano Creperio, investment specialist.
Avoid European companies that are too reliant on macro economics and focus on those with a strong market position, argues Rory Rowe, lead portfolio manager for the Pan-European equity growth strategy at Man GLG.
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