It has been the question probably most frequently asked by investors over the past few years: should I increase my allocation to emerging markets now? Every so often, the answer has been negative as short-lived rallies have failed to sustain themselves. Will this time be any different?
Tag: Asia
Pinebridge sees tech transfer driving Asian equities
Higher-end manufacturing and tech innovation are what to look for in China, India and Southeast Asia, according to the firm.
Franklin Templeton expects sukuk momentum
The strong development of Islamic finance is “a reflection of genuine retail demand,” said Mohieddine Kronfol, chief investment officer of global sukuk and MENA fixed income.
Hong Kong to see strong growth in leveraged and inverse ETFs – Cerulli
Leveraged and inverse Exchange-traded Funds, which are expected to be launched in Hong Kong later this year, are likely to boost trading in ETF products in the territory, according to research firm Cerulli Associates.
Asia leads EM outflows
The $1.12bn of net outflows from emerging market equity funds in December brought total redemptions from the asset class in 2015 to $40.7bn. Though emerging markets everywhere suffered heavily from the commodity price slump, Asia suffered the biggest blows last year.
Asia strength shines through Credit Suisse $2.9bn net loss
The bank’s net new assets in Asia doubled y-o-y in Q4, but Credit Suisse reported the worst annual loss since 2008.
Commodities will slow for a decade: JO Hambro
Only three times in the past 150 years has there been a collapse of commodity prices of the current magnitude, and it should be largely positive for Asia, said Samir Mehta, senior fund manager at JO Hambro.
Stewart Investors to change Asia fund managers
Stewart Investors has announced a shake-up of the management of its open-ended unit trust range, with Angus Tulloch and Jonathan Asante handing over managerial responsibility on a number of their funds on 1 July 2016.
Asia ETFs attract $1.2bn in October
Exchange traded funds listed in Asia-Pacific racked up the fifth consecutive month of positive net inflows, according to research firm ETFGI.
Report: Barclays wants to sell Asian WM unit
The UK-based bank is exploring the sale of the Asia unit amid declining revenue for its global wealth management business, according to reports.
