Emerging Markets
UBS announces major European and EM wealth business shake-up
UBS Group is overhauling its wealth management businesses in Europe and emerging markets (EEM) by reducing its booking hubs to three from around 10 and has announced a senior management restructure.
What next after China’s MSCI inclusion?
Wealth and asset managers give their views on the implications of the MSCI inclusion of A-shares and where they find investment opportunities onshore.
Emerging Markets | 22 Jun 17
Saudi closes in on emerging market status as royals reshuffle
Saudi Arabia has taken a big step towards being classified as an emerging market after the MSCI added the Gulf state to its watchlist for potential upgrade on Tuesday, with the Saudi royal family making an unprecedented succession change a day later.
China’s MSCI A-share inclusion a small first step
Largely within expectations, the MSCI will add Chinese A-shares to its emerging markets indices starting in May next year – a symbolic rather than impactful move in the short run.
Emerging Markets | 6 Jun 17
Investors keep pouring money into EM debt
Emerging market debt was the best-selling asset class with European investors for the fourth consecutive month in April, according to Morningstar fund flows.