Investors considering Southeast Asia must delve into the backgrounds of the families who own much of the region’s businesses, while smaller firms are often the best bet
Asset Allocation
Sustainable investments move into mainstream
Social and environmental concerns are driving investors towards sustainable funds, but research suggests they deliver impressive returns too
ETFs gain ground as markets start moving
The strengthening of the global economy is giving European equities a welcome boost, while the flexibility of ETFs makes these the ideal products for many investors looking to gain exposure to the region
Gold still has role to play despite losing its lustre
Allocations to gold have fallen this year in line with its price and although the precious metal continues to hold strategic benefits for portfolios, investors should also consider other commodities
Money market funds feel force of EU clampdown
Upheaval in the European money market fund sector seems inevitable with the very existence of these products threatened by new regulations, while US-based funds could be handed a big advantage
Investors eager to access African equities
Africa’s growth story is beginning to grab investors’ attention, but the continent’s stockmarkets are hard to penetrate meaning private equity may be the best route in
Absolute return a potential solution in challenging times
Absolute return fixed income funds tend to be unconstrained by benchmarks and therefore offer managers the flexibility to outperform, but investors need to be aware of the different strategies
Henderson still bullish on Japanese equity
With the performance of stockmarkets around the world varying hugely so far this year, asset allocation calls are crucial
Wealth managers remain upbeat despite Indian sell-offs
India is being hit harder than most by the flight of foreign capital from emerging markets, but the country must face up to its structural problems if it is to return to growth
Rout subsides to reveal opportunities in emerging market bonds
Emerging market bonds have always been volatile and the Fed’s comments about the end of QE saw large numbers of retail investors flee the asset class. But there is a sense the market overreacted and the sell off has created a buying opportunity
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