http://www.fundweb.co.uk http://www.fundweb.co.uk http://www.fundweb.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.fundweb.co.uk http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/japanese-stocks-regain-ground-following-global-sell-off/1071738.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/japanese-stocks-regain-ground-following-global-sell-off/1071738.article Japanese stocks ended Friday’s session ahead, regaining some ground after the sell-off that was seen in the previous day. Fri, 24 May 2013 08:32 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/multi-managers-approach-emerging-asia-with-caution/1071703.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/multi-managers-approach-emerging-asia-with-caution/1071703.article The IMF’s latest Asia report predicts that the real economic growth will come from emerging countries. But even with a 7.2 per cent boost, the caveats for investors remain. Thu, 23 May 2013 14:47 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/are-rising-japanese-bond-yields-contributing-to-equity-plunge/1071675.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/are-rising-japanese-bond-yields-contributing-to-equity-plunge/1071675.article Japanese equities have taken a dive, with the Nikkei 225 closing 7.3 per cent down and the Topix shedding 6.9 per cent. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:51 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/surprise-weakness-in-china-manufacturing-adds-to-hard-landing-fears/1071654.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/surprise-weakness-in-china-manufacturing-adds-to-hard-landing-fears/1071654.article China’s manufacturing activity has contracted for first time in seven months, adding to concerns over the health of the world’s second largest economy. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:46 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/japanese-stocks-tank-7-after-bernanke-says-qe-may-slow/1071646.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/japanese-stocks-tank-7-after-bernanke-says-qe-may-slow/1071646.article Japanese stockmarkets have plunged by the most since the March 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster after Ben Bernanke suggested the Federal Reserve could start to slow its bond-buying programme. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:34 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/fs-investment-committee-a-yen-for-abes-japan-reforms/1071498.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/fs-investment-committee-a-yen-for-abes-japan-reforms/1071498.article Our expert panellists give their views on whether Japan’s strong rise and Shinzo’s Abe’s radical economic reforms are the precursor to real recovery or just another false dawn. Tue, 21 May 2013 14:10 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/home/news/blackrock-extends-real-estate-reach-with-mgpa-acquisition/1071492.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/home/news/blackrock-extends-real-estate-reach-with-mgpa-acquisition/1071492.article BlackRock claims to have become a “truly global real estate investment manager” after agreeing to acquire a property investment firm focused on Asia-Pacific and Europe. Tue, 21 May 2013 08:32 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/japan-demand-drives-equity-fund-inflows-to-14-week-high-says-epfr-global/1071471.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/japan-demand-drives-equity-fund-inflows-to-14-week-high-says-epfr-global/1071471.article The return of investors to Japan funds helped equity funds to outsell bond portfolios by four to one last week, figures from EPFR Global shows. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:14 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/is-japans-stockmarket-already-overvalued/1071292.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/is-japans-stockmarket-already-overvalued/1071292.article The Japanese stockmarket has had a strong run for the past few months, after a weakening yen bolstered exporters and investors were encouraged by moves to stimulate the world’s third largest economy. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:26 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/barings-soohai-lim-ups-exposure-to-malaysia/1071255.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/barings-soohai-lim-ups-exposure-to-malaysia/1071255.article Political election result boosts confidence in Malaysia. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:31 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/home/news/investors-most-bullish-on-japan-and-us-survey-finds/1071262.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/home/news/investors-most-bullish-on-japan-and-us-survey-finds/1071262.article Investors are showing a three-year high in confidence for Japan and US, according to a poll by Bloomberg. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:26 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/japanese-gdp-surges-as-abes-shock-and-awe-pays-off/1071240.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/japanese-gdp-surges-as-abes-shock-and-awe-pays-off/1071240.article The Japanese economy expanded at its quickest pace in a year during the first quarter, offering signs that prime minister Shinzo Abe’s growth plans are bearing fruit. Thu, 16 May 2013 08:28 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/weaker-yen-pushes-nikkei-over-15000-mark/1071182.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/weaker-yen-pushes-nikkei-over-15000-mark/1071182.article Index’s first time to break through in five years Wed, 15 May 2013 10:41 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/invesco-perpetual-adds-co-managers-to-pacific-fund/1071032.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/invesco-perpetual-adds-co-managers-to-pacific-fund/1071032.article Invesco Perpetual has promoted William Lam and Tony Roberts to assist lead manager Stuart Parks with the £209m Invesco Perpetual Pacific fund. Mon, 13 May 2013 11:24 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/yen-breaks-through-psychologically-important-100-barrier/1070933.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/asia/yen-breaks-through-psychologically-important-100-barrier/1070933.article The Japanese yen has passed a major psychological threshold against the dollar for the first time since April 2009. Fri, 10 May 2013 08:33 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/fidelitys-ma-increases-chinese-insurance-exposure/1070875.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/fidelitys-ma-increases-chinese-insurance-exposure/1070875.article Fidelity fund manager Raymond Ma has increased his exposure to Chinese insurance stocks within his £8m Fidelity China Consumer fund.  Thu, 9 May 2013 16:05 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/fund-news/artemis-de-tusch-lec-looks-to-asian-reits-for-competitive-yields/1070871.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/fund-news/artemis-de-tusch-lec-looks-to-asian-reits-for-competitive-yields/1070871.article Asian REITs provide competitive yields and can benefit from liquidity, as well as a hedging against inflation. Thu, 9 May 2013 16:04 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/investment-trusts/aic-uk-smaller-companies-the-most-consistent-sector/1070827.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/investment-trusts/aic-uk-smaller-companies-the-most-consistent-sector/1070827.article The UK Smaller Companies sector has been revealed as the most consistent and strongest performer of the past decade, according to the Association of Investment Companies.  Thu, 9 May 2013 08:28 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/emerging/ing-ims-three-emerging-markets-to-buck-sector-underperformance/1070819.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/emerging/ing-ims-three-emerging-markets-to-buck-sector-underperformance/1070819.article ING Investment Management recognisesMexico, India and Turkey as having potential for further growth. Wed, 8 May 2013 14:57 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/morningstar-promotes-asia-pacific-cio-to-global-role/1070794.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/morningstar-promotes-asia-pacific-cio-to-global-role/1070794.article Daniel Needham has been appointed as global CIO of Morningstar Investment Management and managing director of Morningstar Investment Management Europe.  Wed, 8 May 2013 10:00 GMT