Even as Switzerland remains the world’s largest wealth management centre, other locations such as Hong Kong, Singapore and the US are also catching up rapidly, according to research from Deloitte.
Category: Markets
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.
Singapore retail investors less confident
Singapore retail investors are turning less confident due to growing expectations of a weaker global economy, according to a survey by JP Morgan Asset Management.
Market volatility seen rising in 2015 SSGA
An intelligent assessment of the divergent environment and its risks and opportunities will reward the astute investor in 2015, according to State Street Global Advisors.
China takes pole position
It was Mark Twain who said “facts are stubborn, but statistics are more pliable”. I wonder what his take would be on the latest figures from the IMF which says his beloved America is now number two.
Schroders on China 2015
China’s economic growth is seen moderating further, but long-term opportunities are present across a variety of industries particularly driven by the consumption theme, said Louisa Lo, head of Greater China equities at Schroders.
Beginning of rate easing cycle in China
Recent interest rate cuts by Chinas central bank marks the beginning of a rate easing cycle, which will have positive implications for Chinese equities, writes Victoria Mio, chief investment officer and fund manager of Robeco Chinese Equities.
MandG bullish on Korean market
Korean equities are increasingly cheap and attractive, but mainly because all the surrounding markets have become very expensive, explained Robert Secker, M&G Investments emerging markets equity investment specialist.
Most Korea funds struggled in 2014
Only two Korea-focused funds over the past 12 months have reported positive returns, according to data from FE.
Neuberger Korea pact
Neuberger Berman has entered into a partnership with Samsung Securities and its affiliate Samsung Asset Management to expand its product offerings in South Korea.
