Smith and Williamson target income
Smith and Williamson has changed the name and objective of its Far Eastern Growth Trust to increase its appeal to income-seeking investors.
Asia
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Swan to replicate Dragon fund
BlackRock has launched its first UK-domiciled Asian equities fund which will take advantage of current below-average equity valuations in region.
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Martin Currie strengthens team with Asia hire
Damian Taylor is joining Martin Currie’s Asian equities team as investment manager, a new senior research position and the latest in a line of new appointments to the team.
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Swarbeck to head up Jupiter Asia
Jupiter has appointed BlackRock’s Peter Swarbeck as head of its Asia Pacific business at its recently opened Hong Kong office.
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McCay leaves Martin Currie
Jason McCay is leaving Martin Currie to set up his own business after almost 15 years at the firm.
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RLAM unveils passive Asia equities portfolios
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) has revealed details of the new passive portfolios that will replace its Japan Growth and Far East funds.
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Target maturity fund launch
Oddo Asset Management has launched a target maturity fund which will be invested primarily in corporate bonds with high yield potential.
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why EM Asia not EM high beta play
In his look at 2013, Johan Jooste picked out high beta stocks over defensives as the economic picture improves. Here he explains why Asian emerging markets are faring better than most.
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advisers look to emerging market debt and equities
According to Barings' latest research, advisers are looking to up their exposure to emerging markets through both equity and fixed income allocations.
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pa analysis asian glass is more than half full
There are many news providers that are quick to see the negative in a story when more detailed analysis highlights the positives. China's "stalling" economy is one great example…
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pa gallery expert investor asia 2012
Asia as an investment topic is hugely wide-ranging so we invited leading fund and portfolio managers to discuss some of the bigger issues.
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Barings replaces head of Asian equities
Barings has appointed Hyung Jin Lee as its new head of Asian equities.