While global investors deliberate on pulling capital out of riskier emerging markets in the run up to a US rate hike, Aberdeen Asset Management is confident that Asian markets will prove resilient.
Tag: Asia
Room for disappointment in ASEAN high
Rich valuations and high investor expectations in ASEAN markets, combined with expected slowing growth, have created room for disappointment, said Hozefa Topiwalla, managing director at Morgan Stanley.
BlackRock on Stock Connect
BlackRock Asset Management sees investors getting access to a wider range of mid-cap stocks in China’s consumer discretionary, consumer staples and industrial sectors through the Hong Kong-Shanghai Stock Connect, said Helen Zhu, head of China equities.
Asia high yield offers safe haven
Global interest rates are likely to remain low for a “considerable period”, according to Aviva Investors, and certain factors suggest Asian high yield is preferable to comparable US products.
Nikko AM makes 3 senior hires
Nikko Asset Management has made three senior hires covering sales in North Asia, client development in the Middle East, Africa and Asia and consultant relations on a global basis.
Hang Seng Asian equities
Hang Seng Bank for the past month has tilted toward Asian equities, and has added several funds recently to reflect its investment outlook and asset class views, according to Belle Liang, head of investment advisory, Hang Seng Investment.
First State absolute return strategy
First State Investments intends to launch an absolute return strategy fund in Asia as it seeks to expand its product offerings, according to Jamie Grant, head of Asia fixed income.
Asia better prepared for US rate rise
The US is poised to raise interest rates next year, but Asian markets look much better positioned than in 2013, when the expectation of an end to the US Federal Reserve’s asset purchases resulted in massive capital outflows from the region, said Jamie Grant, head of Asia fixed income at First State Investments.
Henderson appoints
Henderson Global Investors has appointed David Bennett as director of institutional sales in Asia, replacing Richard Clarke who recently resigned from his role.
Investec granted RQFII licence plans China funds
Investec Asset Management has been awarded an RQFII licence to invest directly into China’s mainland markets, and will launch two new funds focusing specifically on the region.
