Emerging Market Research
Back to homepageAsia set to play an important role in the global economy 2
Ten years later, certain countries’ economies are now more sophisticated, flexible, innovative and open Ten years after the Asian financial crisis sent shock waves rippling through global financial markets, the region has emerged stronger than ever and is set to
Read MoreSouth African economy is surging 2
Africa’s economic powerhouse doesn’t fit the emerging markets mould. South Africa is considered to be a promising emerging market — even though its highly developed economic infrastructure is characterized by first-world attributes and its stock exchange is among the world’s
Read MoreVietnam expected to be the next Asian tiger 2
Despite concerns about corruption, bureaucracy and a weak legal framework, Vietnam’s growth is based on sound fundamentals Vietnam is regarded as the next Asian tiger in the making. In some circles, it is seen as the most exciting investment alternative
Read MoreBrazil buoyed by “order and progress” 0
The South American giant is finally living up to the motto on its flag Buoyed by favourable monetary and fiscal policies, significant improvement in its debt profile and a robust export performance, Brazil is enjoying a surge in capital inflows,
Read MoreWhy emerging economies are proving world-beaters 4
Fueled by myriad internal and external factors, emerging economies have been on a roll over the past five years — significantly outperforming their developed counterparts. While they remain vulnerable to external shocks, their prospects remain good for the near future,
Read MoreWhen high returns conflict with human rights issues 2
Many emerging markets offer great rewards, but investors may want to consider how some countries treat their own people Investing in countries with records of human rights violations can be a double-edged sword: you can be damned if you do
Read MoreEmerging markets’ risk declines, rewards remain attractive 2
Distant markets are cleaning up their acts at a time when the established markets are caught up in regulatory scandals Advisors who put their clients into emerging-market investments always face the consequence of taking potentially high risks in search of
Read MoreLatin American equity markets lead emerging markets 2
Latin American equity markets are among the best performers in the world’s emerging markets, even though they are plagued by political and financial turmoil. Managers expect the countries to continue to do well because of improving economic growth, rising commodity
Read MoreMarket timing in emerging markets 1
Big gains and big losses make distant markets a challenge, but strategy may actually work in this case. Investors are repeatedly told not to engage in market timing, but the strategy may work in emerging markets, which are subject to
Read MoreOpportunities in EEMEA group, Latin America 1
Many money managers believe emerging markets in Europe, Middle East, Africa have hit bottom and have nowhere to go but up Many global money managers plan to increase their investments in emerging markets in 2003. These markets, they say, will
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