Financials delivered the best sector returns of last year, but can it repeat the trick in 2025, asks Darius McDermott.

Financials delivered the best sector returns of last year, but can it repeat the trick in 2025, asks Darius McDermott.
Catholic principles investment, Brown Advisory and ESG, Robotics and automation fun, China’s little bounce, Frontier investing excitement, Zero downside in wonderland, Bambu’s demise and much more.
The Japan office will be led by Toshiyuki Murasawa, a veteran in the financial services industry.
Brown Advisory hires, Pinebridge promotes, Value Partners and Chartwell on Hong Kong’s opening up, the stealth rebound, BlackRock’s job cuts, female CEOs, pay cuts, Fundsmith’s candour and much more.
FSA compares two international equity products: the Brown Advisory Global Leaders Fund and the Pictet Global Thematic Opportunities Fund.
The US investment firm hangs out its shingle in Singapore to service Apac clients.
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