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Asia, emerging markets to lead in 2019

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 8 FEB 2019
... balance sheets are making a convincing case for DWS to increase its exposure in the region as well as broader emerging markets. Speaking at the Financial Standard Chief Economists Forum in Sydney yesterday, DWS chief investment officer for Asia Pacific ...

Chief economist update: Euro contagion redux?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 8 FEB 2019
... concern. China's economy may be slowing more sharply than anticipated and global financial markets and many emerging markets are vulnerable to abrupt changes in risk sentiment and growth expectations. For the EU, the "Brexit" process remains a source ...

Janus Henderson pulls out of Aussie equities

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 31 JAN 2019
... and diversified alternatives. These domestic offerings are complemented by our global suite of funds in Global Emerging Markets, Global Equity Income, Global Equity and Global Fixed Interest," Janus Henderson said in a statement. In December, a senior ...

Fidelity hires investment specialist

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 31 JAN 2019
... distribution teams, she said. The $589 billion manager recently launched an actively managed ETF, the Fidelity Global Emerging Markets Fund (FEMX). It provides investors with access to a concentrated portfolio of 30-50 quality emerging market companies ...

Fund managers embrace China exposure: Zenith

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JAN 2019
... Shenzen Chinese stock exchanges, has doubled from 2% to 4%. In mid-2018 China A-Shares were included in the MSCI Emerging Markets and All Country World indices, a move that was well-received by global investors seeking improved access to Chinese stocks. ...

Labour and housing drive rate sentiment

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 29 JAN 2019
... Economists Forum next month in Sydney and Melbourne. DWS Asia Pacific chief investment officer and global head of emerging markets, Sean Taylor, thinks differently from AMP Capital and ISA. He expects the RBA's next move will be a hike, coming later ...

Female board representation increases in Australia: MSCI

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2019
... remained "stubbornly slow" across its ACWI index, but noted strong growth in female chief financial officers in emerging markets, noting Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines and China all had a higher proportion of chief financial officers than overall board ...

Chief economist update: Crude oil to the rescue

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 17 JAN 2019
... energy companies and oil producing and exporting countries but they're a blessing for others, particularly emerging markets, most of which are largely oil-dependent. Lower oil prices are, net-net, positive for growth. They are de facto tax cuts or ...

8IP signs on Sanlam Private Wealth

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 15 JAN 2019
... relationship. Sanlam Private Wealth previously acquired 40% of 8IP, the latter said in company filings for its emerging markets listed investment company (ASX: 8EC). 8EC chair Jonathan Sweeney said Sanlam's arrival doesn't change the investment team ...

International equities rule Aussie ETFs: Vanguard

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 14 JAN 2019
... all coming aboard the ETF wagon. A Vanguard spokesperson said institutional investors were typically opting for emerging markets and international bond options. Weighing in today, VanEck said 2019 would be a strong year for ETFs, forecasting the Australian ...