emerging markets

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FIS Stanford

China’s enticing, challenging market

Inefficient markets and an explosion of technological innovation fuelled by Millennial consumers make China a tantalising prospect but accessing strong returns there isn’t as simple as it looks.

Sarah RundellOctober 12, 2018

Analysis

Funds team up on G7 priorities

A group of institutional investors are collaborating to address the G7 priorities of climate change, gender inequality and the infrastructure gap, agreeing to commit resources and expertise.

Amanda WhiteJuly 19, 2018

Analysis

MSCI leaves out suspended A-shares

A handful of companies halted trading this week, prompting MSCI to drop plans to add them to its emerging markets index as it made the long-awaited inclusion of 229 China-listed stocks.

Jean-Paul PelosiJune 1, 2018

Hedge Funds

Texas’ ERS to boost alternatives

The $29 billion Employees Retirement System of Texas will add to its alternatives portfolio over four years and wants small managers to represent 10 per cent of its active mandates.

Sarah RundellMay 25, 2018

Investor Profile

APG in Asia: local, scalable

Dutch pension fund APG finds that bespoke, expandable deals with partners in the area serve it best in the competitive Asia-Pacific markets. Regional head Wim Hazeleger explains the approach.

Ben HurleyMarch 21, 2018

Equities

CPPIB active in emerging markets

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has increased its focus on emerging economies, using active management to access local expertise and maximise its advantages of scale.

Sarah RundellOctober 11, 2017

Research

Emerging market funds need to diversify

Pension funds in many emerging economies need to diversify offshore, says the World Bank, in order to achieve higher returns with potentially lower volatility.

Amanda WhiteAugust 14, 2017

Analysis

5-yearly power transfer looms in China

As China readies for its five-yearly leadership reshuffle, global investors are watching to see how they’re poised to manage the world’s second-largest economy as it faces up to its debt dilemma.

Greg EarlAugust 2, 2017

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The Latest

FIS Stanford

China’s enticing, challenging market

Analysis

Funds team up on G7 priorities

Analysis

MSCI leaves out suspended A-shares

Hedge Funds

Texas’ ERS to boost alternatives

Investor Profile

APG in Asia: local, scalable

Equities

CPPIB active in emerging markets

Research

Emerging market funds need to diversify

Analysis

5-yearly power transfer looms in China

Investor Profile

CERN risk appetite keeps assets liquid

Sustainability

Water makes mark in investors’ minds

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Austrian APK smells equity opportunities

News

UK reforms have pension schemes in mind

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