Analysis

Emerging Markets | analysis 22 Mar 18

As cumulative flows into emerging market passive funds surpass active alternatives investors should seek opportunities further down the market-cap scale, Aviva Investors head of emerging markets and Asia Pacific Will Ballard argues.

Africa | analysis 21 Mar 18

The South African treasury has upped the allowance for domestic funds to be invested internationally in a bid to prise open the offshore market, but will domestic investors be getting on board?

Asia | analysis 20 Mar 18

The consolidation drama playing out in Europe’s life sector is grabbing headlines while significant regulatory change in Asia – including a cap on insurer ownership – remains firmly out of focus.

Middle East | analysis 19 Mar 18

As the Abu Dhabi headquartered Insurance Authority drags its heals on finalising sector reform, many businesses are anticipating what the incoming regulations will mean for them and pressing ahead with new strategies.

Asia | analysis 16 Mar 18

Emerging market equities is one of the few asset classes where investors are still seeing value, but as the asset class makes a comeback investors have different takes on whether to allocate to regional funds or leave geographical allocation to portfolio managers.