Much has been made of the fabled “green shoots” supposedly appearing in developing market economies over the past several weeks. Commentators are nervously watching whether recent equity market rallies are sustainable or whether they too are likely to be eroded by continuing bad news

Asset management firms in Asia that had previously had a domestic focus are using sub-advisers to give them expertise to access the overseas markets which their clients demand. Elisa Trovato reports

The economic downturn may have hit India’s wealth management scene hard, but industry insiders are optimistic about the future. A relaxation in the levels of regulation would be welcomed though, finds Rekha Menon

Has the financial crisis redefined risk? Two credit specialists from the Natixis Global Asset Management group share their views on risk, adjusting strategies for new world realities, and identifying yield opportunities in the current climate

The emerging Asian economies are leading the world out of recession, but valuations are not as generous as they once were, and so investors must be selective when choosing their allocations. Elisa Trovato reports

Demand for cross-border funds is booming in Asia, reports Rekha Menon, but the market can be a difficult one for Western fund houses to establish themselves in

Michael Jones of Janus Capital explains how the firm has emerged stronger from the troubles of its past, and why short-term outlooks are keeping distributors on their toes. Yuri Bender reports