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now is not the time for local currency bond funds
Local currency bond fund launches have been “super-fashionable” this year, with fund houses eulogising about the appreciation potential of emerging market currencies. But First State’s head of EM debt Helene Williamson is not such a fan.
em corporate bonds next growth area
The growth of emerging market corporate bonds will make up for any shortfall in sovereign debt issuance as investor demand for EM fixed income develops, according to Helene Williamson head of EM debt at First State.
guardian warns expats over qrops
Expats should not be blinded by tax sweeteners when choosing a QROPS, according to Guardian Wealth Managements Gavin Pluck.
eea publishes ucis checklist for advisers
EEA Fund Management has produced a checklist it says will help advisers to comply with Financial Services Authority rules when recommending EEA Ucis products to clients.
barings finally launches India equity fund
Baring Asset Management’s plans to launch an India equity fund have finally come to fruition, as its new head of Indian equities has quickly stamped his mark on the firm’s product range.