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Emerging market outflows accelerate
August saw record monthly outflows from emerging markets with Asia, the origin of last month’s global market correction, particularly hard hit.
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 | news 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.
Investment | news 25 Sep 15
Advisers see China recovery, India favoured
One in two financial advisers using Cofunds is anticipating a Chinese market recovery, but India looks more promising, according to research from the platform.