The Hong Kong Exchange has approved the short selling of Shanghai-listed shares under the Hong Kong Shanghai Stock Connect scheme.
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Fund selectors tilt toward Asian equities
Asian equities ex-Japan stood out as this year’s preferred asset class, according to an FSA survey of fund selectors and portfolio managers.
China equity market rerating Baring
Baring Asset Management sees the potential for a re-rating of the Chinese equity markets after the Chinese New Year holidays.
PineBridge appoints Sen as global head of equities
PineBridge Investments has appointed Anik Sen as global head of equities with immediate effect.
Japan out of recession Schroders
Japan emerged from recession in the fourth quarter of 2014, but there could still be further policy easing from the country’s central bank, according to Keith Wade, chief economist and strategist.
Income investing opportunities
Income investing opportunities are available across a range of asset classes despite the low yield environment, attendees heard at Fund Selector Asia’s recent Income Forum in Singapore.
Europe will surprise to the upside
The Liechtenstein-based bank makes contrarian calls on Europe and China equities because institutional cash holdings remain high, risks are already priced in and growth drivers are clear.
The multiple paths to income
An income strategy is not limited to a bunch of conventional bonds, delegates heard at FSA’s Income Forum in Hong Kong last week. In fact, there are plenty paths that lead to consistent income. Here are three.
Global dividends set for a breather
Last year, global dividends soared to a record high of $1.17trn, but are likely to see flat growth in 2015, according to Henderson Global Investors.
European equities on managers radar
Portfolio managers are generally upbeat on European equity markets, while they have turned less sanguine over bonds, according to a survey by the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association.
