The Swiss Central Bank’s exit from the euro peg was like “ripping the lid off a pressure cooker” when an intermediate solution would have been more sensible, said Simon Cox, investment strategist at BNY Mellon Investment Management.
Tag: Schroders
HK fund body positive on Stock Connect
A majority of fund houses in Hong Kong intend to use the Stock Connect in 2015 to access the China A-share market, according to a survey by the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association.
Managers eyeing opportunities in Japan in 2015
Eastspring, Schroders, Pinebridge and Neptune are among the asset managers aligned in their bullish views on Japan in 2015, citing further improvements in corporate sector earnings on the back of the continued weakening of the yen.
Franklin Templeton plucks Schroders exec
Franklin Templeton Investments has appointed Alan Young to head its institutional business in Greater China.
Schroders on China 2015
China’s economic growth is seen moderating further, but long-term opportunities are present across a variety of industries particularly driven by the consumption theme, said Louisa Lo, head of Greater China equities at Schroders.
Japan equity not expensive Schroders
Market volatility has increased since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe postponed a planned consumption tax increase and called for a snap general election, but Schroders said equity markets are supported by expected corporate earnings growth.
Head to Head – Multi-assets funds from Schroders and JP Morgan Asset Management
Fund Selector Asia’s Head-to-Head feature puts two funds with similar investment objectives against each other to find out which one has the edge.
Schroders brand Cazenove
Following Schroders’ acquisition of Cazenove Capital last year, all of the UK fund manager’s private client business in Asia will come under the Cazenove brand name, according to Sandy Dudgeon, Cazenove’s managing director in Asia.
Asian investors most aggressive finds report
Asian investors are the most aggressive investors globally, according to a recent report, which also found them bullish on stock markets for the coming year.
Fund managers reveal all to Singapore adviser audience
These are not easy times for investors, with investment returns low, political and social unrest disrupting key regions of the world, and the spectre of inflation ever-present.
