FTAdviser latest:Asian equities will exceed expectations - Threadneedle

Loose monetary policy and aggressive fiscal policy have ensured Asian economic growth will be greater than initially expected, according to Threadneedle.

GAM looks to tech future with Japan equities

Lesley Kaye, investment director for Japan funds, says country to benefit as investors seek returns from the developed world technology plays.

Fidelity recommends Japan for investment

Signs of economic recovery are appearing, says fund manager

Jupiter launches Japan Select Sicav sub-fund

Jupiter Asset Management is launching a Japan Select Sicav sub-fund, giving investors a more diversified version of its existing strategy in the region as other managers close their Japanese equity desks.

Jupiter launches Japan sub-fund as others exit

Asset manager aims to provide investors with more diversification in the region

Change for Polar Japan fund

Polar Capital has announced new currency hedging and fee rates on its Japan fund as part of a move to overhaul the portfolio's share classes.

Manager Ghosh leaves Newton

Neiloy Ghosh, former manager of Newton Investment Management's £6m Japan fund, has left the company.

Polar Capital alters fees on Japan fund

Polar Capital has announced new currency hedging and fee rates on its Japan fund as part of a move to overhaul the portfolio's share classes.

Expert View: Japan sees its attraction wane

Signs of economic recovery are proliferating, with global equity markets returning to a semblance of health. But as markets improve around the world, not all boats are rising with the tide.

GLG lowers alpha fund's tech weighting

Fund manager Stephen Harker has reduced the GLG Japan CoreAlpha fund's large overweight position in technology, redeploying assets into defensive stocks.

Product Reviews

Life in Tokyo

Japanese funds


Advertising


Comments

Industry Voice: Japan has its mind on recovery

They say travel broadens the mind, "but you must have the mind," according to English writer GK Chesterton. It seems an appropriate aphorism for my recent research trip to Japan and the need to be alert to that country's investment opportunities.


Features

Focus: The land of the rising sun fights back

In spite of facing major economic challenges in the past two decades, there is reason for optimism regarding Japan's economy: the country has learned from the past



FT Adviser Blogs

FTAdviser's Blogs offer daily commentary and analysis, as our writers vent spleen about the latest developments impacting on the intermediary market.

To read the latest blogs click here


FTAdviser  Jobs  RSS


FTAdviser Blogs