What does the ECB move mean for Asian markets?

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David Urquhart, Portfolio Manager of the Fidelity Asia Fund, said, “If approved by the Germans, the bond-buying plan announced last night has the potential to provide some stability to the

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Assessment of the announcement by the European Central Bank

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The European Central Bank’s (ECB) new ‘Outright Monetary Transactions’ (OMT) program will enable the ECB to make unlimited, sterilised purchases of sovereign bonds in the secondary market. This latest move

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Fidelity strengthens Australian team

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Fidelity Worldwide Investment has strengthened its Australian team with the appointment of a head of wholesale and a national account manager. Fidelity appointed Nick McDowell as Head of Wholesale Sales.

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The 10 questions investors are asking…and the answers

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What are the top 10 questions advisers are getting from their clients? Here they are – with answers provided by Fidelity Worldwide Investment. How does the situation in Europe affect

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Australian fund manager ranked top in Asia

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An Australian fund manager has been recognised for his high achievement in Asia. Equity Fund Manager of the Year as voted by The Asset magazine’s Triple A Investment Awards 2012

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The invisible force aiding global banking regulation

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JPMorgan Chase’s recently announced trading or investment loss of US$7.5 billion (A$7.3bn) highlights how the world’s financial system ran smoothly from the 1930s to 2008 largely because commercial and investment

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China – can it save us again?

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Investors and businesses, here and overseas, are closely watching China to see if it can once again pull itself and the West out of a downturn. Market sentiment regarding China

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The age of income

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The world economy is undergoing a restructuring: secular growth drivers are reshaping the balance of economic power; the demographics of longevity and aging populations are intensifying the retirement saving imperative;

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Where are the big investors moving their money?

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Big investors in Asia and Europe are increasingly focusing on receiving regular investment income, followed by the opportunity for capital appreciation – a reversal from previous years. The growing importance

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Fidelity expands Australian team

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Fidelity Worldwide Investment has expanded its Australian team with the appointment of Andrew Mellor in a new position of Associate Director Consultant Relationships. In this role, Andrew will assist in

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