Story by: Catherine Couch , Financial Adviser
The parliamentary elections in India are unlikely to have an impact on the global downturn despite the country having one of the fastest growing world economies, according to UK asset managers.
The upcoming election in India is not expected to affect investment opportunities negatively, as the country continues to display strong growth characteristics, according to a variety of specialist fund managers.
March ended on an especially high note for UK retail funds, with 70 per cent of IMA sectors achieving positive returns over the month, according to Lipper.
Company claims valuations now highly attractive, but other countries in region should be avoided
Stanlib, the Johannesburg-based asset management operation of Standard Bank, is gearing up to launch a global emerging markets property fund.
Investors looking for strong returns in 2009 should consider the low valuations in the Russian equities market, according to Jupiter.
March ended on an especially high note for UK retail funds, with 70 per cent of IMA sectors achieving positive returns over the month, according to Lipper.
\They will not be first out of recession, but valuations remain attractive, says group
Asia is set for an explosive recovery when it moves out of the economic downturn, according to Andrew Beal, manager of the Henderson TR Pacific Investment Trust.
Two ETFs have been launched by iShares for investors seeking exposure to the Gulf Cooperation Council region and emerging market small caps.
As China’s growth has started to slow, its government has announced a stimulus package valued at
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