People Moves | 29 Sep 15
Ventre departs as Old Mutual revamps multi-asset offering
John Ventre, Stewart Cazier and Francois Zagame are to leave Old Mutual Wealth as the firm completes a major overhaul of its multi-asset capability.
ANALYSIS: Playing the contrarian post China rout
With global equities return forecasts reasonable at best, a dearth of exciting ideas may leave investors looking for contrarian plays.
South African ‘RDR’ is call to arms for industry
Life companies in South Africa could “run into trouble” if they do not start working on changes to their businesses soon, said a senior figure for Old Mutual, ahead of the country’s imminent Retail Distribution Review.
Threadneedle: Cheaper ASEAN valuations not attractive
In recent weeks, industry players have said that growth prospects in emerging regions remain strong, with investment opportunities springing up in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and even frontier Vietnam.
Investment | 25 Sep 15
UBP on China: Sit tight as investor confidence heals
Investors in the China stock market should sit tight and wait for consumer confidence to heal, said the portfolio manager for UBP Asset Management’s China A-share fund.