Some Asian investors are more weighted toward US equities than they have been in the past, but a repeat of this year’s US market performance is unlikely in 2015, said Tristan Camp, investment specialist.
Category: Industry trends
HK Sing investors keen on income investing
A majority of investors in both Singapore and Hong Kong hold income-generating products and a sizeable number intend to invest in them in 2015, a trend attributed in part to demographic change, according to a BlackRock study.
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.
HK fund selectors prefer multiasset investing
Fund selectors in Hong Kong are betting on investments in multi-asset classes to boost returns in the current low yield environment.
Asian investors most aggressive finds report
Asian investors are the most aggressive investors globally, according to a recent report, which also found them bullish on stock markets for the coming year.
Emerging markets again on manager radars
Fund managers are exploring various investment strategies in both equities and fixed income space to boost return and insulate portfolio from market volatility amid rising interest rate and moderate economic growth scenario.
Investable assets of Asia ex-Japan institutions to hit US$17trn
Cerulli Associates forecasts investable assets of Asia ex-Japan institutions to hit US$17trn (£10.55trn) by 2017‚ representing a compound annual growth rate of 10%‚ led by the Southeast Asian region.
HK equity funds in vogue but bond funds hit
Equity funds were popular in Hong Kong during the third quarter notching up net inflows of US$1.8bn‚ while bonds funds suffered net outflows of US$2.7bn‚ according to the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association.
Alternatives steadily luring cash from institutions
Investor appetite for alternative investments has steadily increased over the past few years, led by greater allocation towards the asset class by institutions, according to new research.
Follow trends not figures when investing in Asia
Consumer trends and not GDP growth should be the key consideration for investors looking to take advantage of opportunities in China, suggest specialist investment firm Matthews Asia.
