Non-economic factors driving recent market movements

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Volatility based on fears about Ebola, sanctions on Russia and oil policy Political stability in Asia contributing to economic gains Abenomics getting a boost from Japan’s growing household wealth, corporate... Read more continue reading

China’s admired autocratic model is built on myths

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Autocratic capitalism as an economic development model has won converts in recent years, especially as the increase in wealth achieved by China’s dictatorship swamps that of, say, India’s system of... Read more continue reading

Chongqing, China to host 6th World Chinese Economic Forum

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Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Michael Yeoh, Chairman of the World Chinese Economic Forum (WCEF) and CEO, Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute has confirmed that all is in readiness for the... Read more continue reading

New joint venture established for private equity investments in climate-related transactions throughout Asia.

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB), ORIX Corporation (ORIX) and Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (Robeco) yesterday announced the formation of Asia Climate Partners (ACP), a joint venture that will undertake commercially-oriented... Read more continue reading

The third arrow of Abenomics takes shape

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Japan’s parliament in June began debating legislation that would allow for the country’s first casinos. Whatever the merits casinos are as tourist attractions as the bill’s backers claim versus the... Read more continue reading

China research trip confirmed investment downgrade by Australian Ethical

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“Four cities, five days, 14 companies: we made the most of our trip to China and it confirmed our concerns and reaffirmed our decision to downgrade our economic assessment for... Read more continue reading

Perpetual taps into growing Singapore IPO market

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The Initial Public Offer (IPO) of the Frasers Hospitality Trust in Singapore on Monday was indicative of the strong demand for cross border trustee services in the region, according to... Read more continue reading

Abenomics: good for Japan, good for investors and good for Australia

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Key points Japan’s economy appears to be weathering the April sales tax hike well and Abenomics looks to be working. Third arrow supply side reforms are very positive. The success... Read more continue reading

Nikko AM to launch Singapore’s first Chinese onshore bond fund

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Extending leadership position in Asia Fixed Income with strategic intent to provide access to domestic capital markets in China Singapore’s first Chinese onshore bond fund* is being launched by Nikko... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management announces policy regarding Japan’s Stewardship Code

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Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko Asset Management), announces its adoption of the “Principles for Responsible Institutional Investors” (also known as Japan’s Stewardship Code), and its formulation of “Nikko Asset... Read more continue reading