FTAdviser latest:Stimulus good news for Asian outlook: Fidelity

The vast sum of money to be pumped into the development of Asia's infrastructure is good news for the outlook for the region’s equity markets, according to Fidelity International.

Fidelity still optimistic on Asia

Asia remains an attractive place for investors thanks to enormous infrastructure investment in spite of the global slowdown, according to Fidelity International.

Ashburton fund to increase Indian exposure

The recent election results in India have been a "game changer", and as such, increasing Indian exposure will be the main aim of Ashburton's $46m (£28m) Chindia Equity fund over the next few months.

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.

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 Japan fund managers move to defensive positions

Stephen Harker and the team behind the £488m GLG Japan Core Alpha fund have decided to reduce their portfolio's overall holdings in technology and move the assets into more defensive stocks.

Asia close to bottoming, claims Tokio

Lower commodity prices could provide relief for Asian stock markets, company claims

Asia close to bottoming, Tokio claims

China and other Asian countries are close to bottoming and should provide a sound investment area over the next few months, according to Tokio Marine Asset Management.

BoA Merrill Lynch talks up frontier markets

\They will not be first out of recession, but valuations remain attractive, says group

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David Jacob, chief investment officer of listed assets and head of fixed income for Henderson Global Investors, speaks to Girlie Garduce about alleviating the cloak-and-dagger environment of the Henderson New Star alliance and why being bigger is deemed better within asset management.


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Special report - Turning Japanese

The Japanese stock market was the investment darling of the 80s, only to fall into the economic doldrums for 20 years. Laverne Hadaway finds out why fund managers believe it should now avoid the worst of the world recession


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Credit crunch creates topsy-turvy world

In a bleak investment climate, sectors previously considered risky, such as Emerging Markets, Japan and Specialist enjoy popularity as pessimism hits traditional safe havens



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