All articles by Joseph Mariathasan – Page 14
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Investment Grade Credit: Will the global rally last?
The global economy appears to be entering a period of greater stability and low volatility but risks remain for fixed-income investors
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NewsJoseph Mariathasan: Coping with innovation in China and the US
Inspiration from the 2017 Fortunate Global Forum in Guangzhou
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NewsJoseph Mariathasan: Sustainability presents an opportunity for investors
The investment industry must find a way to properly value ‘natural capital’
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Special ReportChina: Seeking state solutions
As Xi Jinping consolidates his control of the levers of Chinese power, he seeks to solve structural issues within the economy through greater central control
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India and China: A promising growth story
Hedge funds are increasing their presence in emerging markets
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Alternative beta: Facing new challengers
Investors are seeing the value of alternative risk premia in diversifying risk
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NewsJoseph Mariathasan: Who can survive the bite of a FANG?
The continued success of technology mega-stocks is having a profound impact well beyond their share prices
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NewsJoseph Mariathasan: Quantitative tightening's biggest test
The wider political effects of unconventional monetary policy could prove the hardest to resolve
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Asset Class ReportsIndia: An investment conundrum
Structural changes could make it worth considering an allocation to Indian equities
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Emerging markets: An outdated concept
The countries covered by the term emerging markets today have such diverse economies that the label could be misleading for investors
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China shifts to tech
China is moving from being an emulator of western technology to a hi-tech innovator in its own right
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NewsJoseph Mariathasan: What drives Chinese growth?
The six mega-trends that investors must understand to get to grips with China
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Country ReportJoseph Mariathasan: Are consultants the referees or the players?
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority needs to know what game is being played before assessing the rules
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Joseph Mariathasan: Blundering and blustering in Korea
Diplomacy in the Korean peninsular is a much better option than “fire and fury”
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Be ready when QE makes way for QT
Market distortions created by quantitative easing could prove fertile grounds for investors when central banks switch to quantitative tightening
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NewsJoseph Mariathasan: Finance, Society and Sustainability
A review of actuary and economist Nick Silver’s new book on ESG investing
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Joseph Mariathasan: The ethics of advertising need more scrutiny
The Bell Pottinger case raises deeper questions about advertising and related industries
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Indices fail to measure up
Global bond indices have serious flaws including a low weighting in emerging markets
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NewsJoseph Mariathasan: How should pension funds invest in EM?
Investors should reassess emerging market strategies and consider private equity
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NewsJoseph Mariathasan: Should trustees resurrect in-house managers?
Pension fund trustees may not get objective asset allocation advice from fund managers or investment consultants
