Asian investors clearly prefer domestic equities, where they expect up to a 26% yield, according to a survey report by Eastspring Investments.
Tag: Equities
Asia ex-Japan equity funds see $8.8bn in outflows
August saw the greatest monthly outflows from emerging markets of all times. Asia, the origin of last month’s global market correction, was particularly hard hit.
Morningstar reveals China onshore fund bets
The Stock Connect and Mutual Recognition of Funds initiatives have prompted the research firm to issue calls on China’s onshore funds through a China “best ideas” list.
An Indian summer in the global equities maelstrom – BlackRock
India should be Asia investors’ next port of call in the ongoing equities maelstrom, says BlackRock’s Andrew Swan, though we must hope that the China storm does not become a global one.
Stock pickers find China bargains in the mess
The ongoing volatility in Chinese shares, triggered by concern over the country’s growth prospects, has reduced valuations to a point that is creating opportunities for stock pickers, according to some fund managers.
Looking way ahead
Is a ten-year investment forecast really possible? Baring Asset Management has provided one, and the firm claims its previous decade-long predictions were fairly close to actual results.
China this week – Markets and Fund News
A roundup of the week’s asset management industry news from mainland publications.
Equities it is, says Investec
Lower oil prices are starting to drive the global economy and growth-oriented assets such as equities stand to benefit, according to John Stopford, co-head of multi asset at Investec Asset Management.
HSBC GAM launches global dividend fund
The fund’s equity income strategy aims for investments in companies with dividends and the promise of capital appreciation.
Equity products prevail in Thailand
Thailand is ripe for equity products, but fixed income lags due to competitive deposit rates and an immature market, says Anis Tiasiri, VP of product development at Tisco Financial Group in Bangkok.
