Investment
EFG Hermes: Beyond the horizon
Amr Seif is head of asset management at EFG Hermes, a firm that has traditionally focused its expertise on the Middle East and North Africa, but is now expanding into other territories.
Time to buy Asian high yield, says Matthews Asia
The current credit cycle may be reaching a turning point and, notwithstanding fears that US Federal Reserve rate hikes look almost certain, now is the time to buy high yield credit and particularly from Asian issuers, says Teresa Kong, portfolio manager at Matthews Asia.
Expect specialisation to continue to power property market – BlackRock
The South African property market is likely to soon see a transition from the current ‘gobble-up’ diversified approach to a more specialised one, said Steve Ralff, director and global product strategist at the BlackRock Real Estate Securities Group.
Singapore opens up corporate bonds to retail investors
Corporate bond issuers in Singapore will find it easier and cheaper to tap into the retail market after the country’s monetary authority (MAS) introduced two new regulations that will open up corporate bond offerings to retail investors.
Macro Views | 20 May 16
Fintech challenge good for banks, says Moody’s
The rise of fintech firms has highlighted a digital shift in financial services, but banks will retain a place at the centre of the industry and continue to work, both alongside and in competition, with their new challengers, according to Moody’s Investors Service.