Emerging markets (EMs) are underinvested despite being the leading energy consumers, said the asset manager.
Tag: Emerging Markets
SSGA sets sights on growth assets
As investors continue to focus on the need for yield, State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) is overweight risk assets, especially equities and corporate debt.
Emerging markets face headwinds
The biggest problem may be that risk appetite doesn’t revive and they struggle to draw in cautious investors.
JPMAM expands ESG offerings in Asia
The firm launches a sustainable liquid alternatives product in Thailand and gets approval for retail distribution of its emerging markets sustainable equity fund in Hong Kong.
Gam bets on emerging markets
Four cyclical and three secular drivers support emerging market (EM) equities, according to Gam Investments.
ESG credit risks more prevalent in EM
Most emerging market public-sector ESG citations made by Moody’s were for debt issuers in Mexico, followed by China and Brazil.
Asian investors view China as “standalone” market
The majority of Asian investors agree that China is now too big to be absorbed in the broad emerging market asset class, according to a recent survey.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Barings versus First State
FSA compares two global emerging markets equity products: the Barings Global Emerging Markets Fund and the First State Global Emerging Markets Focus Fund.
Blackrock launches HK-listed ETF feeder
The iShares ETF listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange follows the relaxation of the master-feeder regime late last year.
Matthews Asia rolls out first GEM fund
The firm has also hired a dedicated analyst who specialises in emerging markets outside of Asia.
