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Emerging Markets | 12 May 16
Baring ups Asian EM exposure
Baring Asset Management’s multi asset group has increased its exposure to emerging Asian markets for the first time in years and upgraded the asset class from a neutral to preferred.
People Moves | 12 Apr 16
PEOPLE MOVES: PRA, QFC, Standard Life Wealth…
The UK and Qatari regulators have made senior appointments, while Standard Life Wealth has split its head of business management role in two. Bordier & Cie have poached a senior planner from Aspinalls and are venturing into wealth planning, while Baring AM has appointed a new director.
Innovation key in Russia’s new economy – Baring AM
The importance of structural growth stories in “new Russia” cannot be underestimated, said Michael Levy, lead manager for the Baring Russia Fund.
New S. Korea IFA model a ‘turning point in rebuilding trust’
Barings’ chief executive in South Korea, Thae Khwarg, has said that he ‘welcomes’ proposed changes announced by the country’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) which would allow IFAs to provide independent advice while adopting a new fee-based only regime similar to the UK.
Botox and driverless cars to spearhead China growth – Barings
Asset management firm Barings predicts that strong growth in makeup, Botox, electric vehicles and driverless cars in China will drive performance of its Asian funds, according to head of Asian equities, HyungJin Lee.