Asia
Improving Chinese economy should keep EM calm – Kames
An improving Chinese economy should keep emerging markets calm and means that emerging nations are better placed to absorb a tightening of rates in the United States, according to Scott Jamieson, head of multi-asset at Kames Capital.
More protection to be offered to wealthy Singapore investors
Wealthy investors in Singapore may soon be able to choose to be covered by the same protections as retail investors under proposals from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (Mas).
Hong Kong regulator fines BNP Paribas HK$4m for overcharging
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has fined BNP Paribas Wealth Management HK$4m (£393,000, $515,664, €461,793) for overcharging its clients.
Asia bear still growling
Even though a growing group of asset management firms are warming to emerging markets, Gary Reynolds, chief investment officer at UK-based wealth and asset management firm Courtiers, remains bearish on the region and believes the US is the most attractive opportunity.
ANALYSIS: Is Japan’s third arrow about to hit the mark?
With other major equities classes all having their own significant question marks, could the long awaited ‘third arrow’ finally be about the make Japan the best place to invest?