Emerging Markets | 21 Dec 15
Emerging market corporate bonds – between a rock and a hard place
Debt-to-GDP ratios in emerging market countries have been rising at alarming rates this year, according to the latest data from the Institute of International Finance (IIF). China, Saudi-Arabia and Turkey have seen the most rapid debt build-up.
Schroders to merge Japan Alpha Plus into Schroder Tokyo
Schroders is to merge its Schroder Japan Alpha Plus fund into Andrew Rose’s Schroder Tokyo Fund, the firm has confirmed.
Value Partners links with Aston for US launch
Value Partners Hong Kong plans to increase its presence in the US through the launch of the Aston/Value Partners Asia Dividend Fund.
Fixed Income | 21 Dec 15
Credit Suisse CIO: fixed income in sunset days
The appeal of the fixed income proposition has waned, but European equities are expected to have strong performance in 2016, according to John Woods, chief investment officer for Asia-Pacific at Credit Suisse Private Bank.
IA100: Stephen Conway – Unisure
‘The positive impact of EU legislation is the most significant industry change’