Earlier this month the Bank of Japan refrained from introducing an aggressive easing package, delivering a negative surprise to markets.
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“Being uneventful is what Japan is all about, but every time nothing happens I have to issue an intelligent-sounding research note.” Robert Ruderschmidt, portfolio manager, Overflowing Alpha Asset Management |
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“Still waiting on the research note to come in so I can call it my own commentary.” Louie Zheng, head of discretionary mandates, Global Behemoth Private Bank |
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“We cannot comment due to compliance reasons.” Buffy Leung, corporate communications, Absolute Zero Risk Investment Management (AZRIM)
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“We’ve got some Asia ex-Japan products that are more interesting to talk about right now.” Graham O’Brien, head of global distribution, Unhinged Asset Management |
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“Our Japan-focused funds are actually invested in US companies that have Japanese CEOs, so we remain well-positioned to meet the challenges of the Japan market.” Shelley Sim, head of marketing in APAC, SmoothTalk Fund Management Group |
