All Asia articles
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Asset Class ReportsJapanese market finally lives up to expectations
Stocks rally, helped by rising inflation and corporate governance reforms
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FeaturesFixed income, rates & currency: interest rates the big question
In August, when Fitch Ratings downgraded US debt from AAA to AA+, it cited an “erosion of governance” as one of the key reasons for its decision. September’s US government shutdown chaos will probably not have improved perceptions of US lawmakers’ proficiency to govern.
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Asset Class ReportsLocal currency emerging market bonds are back in the spotlight
Partly thanks to the weakening of the US dollar, local currency emerging market sovereigns are now offering healthy yields, and should continue to perform well
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Special Report
India forms cornerstone of GIC’s BRIC portfolio
The Singaporean sovereign wealth fund has invested billions in the subcontinent since the 1990s and considers the country under-invested
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Special ReportSumitomo Mitsui Trust's Yoshio Hishida on Japan's unique position to attract investment
Yoshio Hishida, CEO of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management, one of Japan’s largest investment managers, talks to Christopher Walker about his company’s focus on retail and attracting international capital
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Special ReportAsia Investment - Special Report
In this month’s special report on Asia, IPE’s private markets editor Lauren Mills analyses why global institutional investors are setting their sights on Asia. The combination of strong fundamentals and a lack of correlation with the European and North American economies make the region’s private assets particularly attractive. Investors are particularly hungry for infrastructure assets as well as the region’s fast-growing digital infrastructure.
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Special ReportHow investors are positioned to capitalise in APAC private markets
Strong fundamentals and a lack of correlation with western markets make the region particularly attractive
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Special ReportInvestors take a cautious asset allocation path on Asia
Investing in the region is far from straightforward, with benchmarking particularly tricky
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InterviewsNikko Asset Management: Complex, creative thinking
Stefanie Drews is at home with complexity. She speaks several languages fluently, including Japanese, and tells us she still does her maths in Italian.
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India: Promising signs for the future
Recent economic reforms and structural changes have created a positive outlook for India
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Markets: Degrees of development
Asian markets range from frontier and emerging to developed economies
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China: No escaping China’s reach
China is influencing the investment world in numerous unexpected ways as a result of its large and growing economic weight
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Special ReportSpecial Report Asia: Game-changer
China’s growing clout in Asia is influencing investment strategies across the region
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Special Report – ETF Roundtable
IPA’s ETF Roundtable was held in Hong Kong and featured:
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Special Report – ETFs in China
Orlando Bowie looks at the growth trends of exchange-traded funds in China.
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Special Report – Asian Private Equity
Conditions underfoot are heavy for private equity investors, both in China and elsewhere in Asia, writes Simon Osborne.
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Not a straight path
Joseph Mariathasan warns that, while there is much to be optimistic about in China, uncertainties abound – and its own markets may not be the best way to get exposure to its growth
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The ultimate frontier
Untapped riches tempt first movers to the newly-opening markets of Burma, reports Bee-Lin Ang, but the risks remain considerable
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Rough diamond or polished gem?
Indonesia has been a stellar performer among Asian markets over recent years, writes Bee-Lin Ang. But it has a history of volatility, and it could be about to deliver another dose
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Asia’s grand illusions
While the chance of outright conflict is at a long-time low, according to James Barnes, that doesn’t stop nationalistpopulism having deleterious economic effects
