Emerging Markets
Emerging Markets | 25 Jan 16
Griffon Capital launches Iran flagship fund
Iran-focused asset management and private equity group Griffon Capital has launched Cayman Island-domiciled Griffon Iran Flagship Fund to tap into Iran’s public equity market.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: First State vs Matthews Asia
Fund Selector Asia compares the First State Indian Subcontinent Fund with the Matthews Asia India Fund.
Emerging Markets | 20 Jan 16
China drives record EM capital outflows
Net capital outflows from emerging markets reached an all-time high of $735bn (£514bn, €674bn) in 2015, up almost seven-fold compared to 2014, according to a study conducted by the International Institute of Finance (IIF). The bulk of the outflows relate to China.
Emerging Markets | 19 Jan 16
Fund selectors rediscover EM equities
Investors are often accused of buying into a trend too late, when markets have already gone up a fair bit. But Europe’s fund buyers are putting on a brave face, and are already planning to move back into emerging market equities before they bounce back.
Emerging Markets | 14 Jan 16
Asset manager fund flows highlight EM challenge
The challenges faced by EM-focused asset managers focused were underlined on Thursday by the sharp difference in results.