Can Asia insulate itself from Europe?

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In February this year, Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark rate for the first time in three years, to subdue inflation, which was then surging above 7%. Last month, the central... Read more continue reading

2012 to be a better year for advisers

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While advisers may think they have a lot to be depressed about, what with difficult operating conditions because of tough economic environment and continuing regulatory changes, they shouldn’t lose sight... Read more continue reading

The European Central Bank needs to introduce quantitative easing

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Leading international investment manager Threadneedle Investments, has commented on developments in the eurozone and why the European Central Bank (ECB) needs to introduce Quantitative Easing (QE). Mark Burgess, CIO of... Read more continue reading

Eurozone crisis – breathing space

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Leading international investment manager Threadneedle Investments, has commented on the Eurozone crisis. Mark Burgess, CIO of Threadneedle Investments, said: “As we felt they always would, having stared into the abyss,... Read more continue reading

Oliver’s Insights: Has Europe done enough?

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October has seen a strong rebound in share markets driven by a combination of improved data out of the US and signs Europe is heading towards a “comprehensive” response to... Read more continue reading

Russell: the only way up is for rates to come down

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Investment managers believe the trigger most likely to pull Australia out of its two-speed rut and stimulate recovery in the non-mining economy will be a lowering of interest rates by... Read more continue reading

Is China headed for a hard landing?

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On a recent trip to China, I arrived with a cautious attitude only to leave with a renewed sense of comfort in the country’s long-term growth story. I also gained... Read more continue reading

First home-grown fund manager launches free educational webinars for advisers

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Hyperion Asset Management will launch a series of quarterly educational webinars for financial advisers, with the first of the sessions held yesterday. More than 120 advisers registered for the first webinar – “What’s... Read more continue reading

More Asian companies paying more dividends

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One of the main reasons people have, and continue to, invest in Asian sharemarkets is for the capital growth of the fast growing companies listed there. But that’s starting to... Read more continue reading

Is it time for Asian equities?

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Now could be a good time to buy Asian equities if you are long-term investor, as it’s the second best time to be buying Asian stocks in 10 years; and... Read more continue reading