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Chinese equities come back from the brink

After being dubbed ‘uninvestable’ by some observers just a few short months ago, the asset class seems to be gaining some traction again.

Could the economy’s unexpected fall in GDP during the first quarter derail the enthusiasm for Japanese equities?

BlackRock’s Yue Bamba tells FSA why he thinks it’s not too late to take a position in Japanese equities.

Baillie Gifford’s David Henderson explains why the growth manager is just getting started in the region as it gets approval for the new office.

However, outflows stabilised in the first quarter of 2024.

‘Goldilocks’ scenario of ‘not too hot and not too cold’ may become true with falling inflation in the UK, US and eurozone.

Positive flows into fixed income funds reversed the negative overall trend of the previous quarter, Morningstar finds.

Asian equity funds may now lose the headwind of China, and gain the tailwind of the technology cycle.

Abrdn’s Asia Pacific head of wholesale, David Hanzl, explains why the firm is doubling down on income as well as ESG and emerging markets.

First-quarter dividends in Asia Pacific ex-Japan rose 2% on an underlying basis, according to the latest Global Dividend Index from Janus Henderson.