Industry sources are cheering the set of new stimulus introduced last week by several emerging countries to address slowing growth. The Chinese government reduced the minimal down payment for first-time home buyers while India’s central bank unexpectedly reduced its repo rate from 7.25% to 6.75%.
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Fund houses roll the dice with India
Buying into India is a bet that is becoming increasingly popular with fund houses as the shine on Brazil, Russia and China starts to fade.
Cheaper ASEAN valuations not attractive
In recent weeks, industry players have said that growth prospects in emerging regions remain strong, with investment opportunities springing up in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and even frontier Vietnam.
StanChart adds funds to align with views
Three recent fund choices reflect Standard Chartered Private Bank’s views on the overweights it made a few weeks ago, said Steve Brice, chief investment strategist for group wealth management.
Pioneer unveils key appointments in Asia
Pioneer Investments announced three key appointments in Asia, marking a step towards strengthening its presence in the region.
Asia Pacific HNWI population grows 8.5% in 2014
The Asia-Pacific was the fastest growing region in 2014 for high-net-worth individuals, those with $1m investable assets.
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.
Waterfield expands as Indians warm to family offices
Mumbai-based multi-family office Waterfield Advisors appointed its first head of investment solutions last month amid growing demand from wealthy Indian clients.
Survey: Income investing top priority in Asia
Asian investors seek income products but are too focused on “familiar income-producing asset classes”, according to a Legg Mason survey report.
Reform aside, there’s the other India
Reform is not the only reason to invest in India, according to Sunil Asnani, portfolio manager at Matthews Asia, who looks for SMEs with pricing power.
