SHARE THIS In January, the Bank of Japan raised short-term interest rates to 0.5%, the highest level seen in 17 years, as it continued with its slow but steady withdrawal of accommodation. As the Japanese economy shows ongoing signals of recovery from...
SHARE THIS Our focus on franchise and management quality allows us to look forward with optimism, whilst balance sheet quality and valuation discipline provide comfort for when the fireworks start for all the wrong reasons.
SHARE THIS Despite a retreat from sustainability initiatives in the US, the sustainable bond market, particularly green bonds, remains strong globally due to continued investor demand, attractive bond yields and increasing participation from countries...
SHARE THIS We firmly believe that markets remain inefficient, and the last few months are testament to that. Hence we face today's uncertainty level headed, attentive to where risks lie while also inquisitive about the potential opportunities.
SHARE THIS Nikko AM Wins Seven Awards from The Asset Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) was chosen as the winner in seven categories of The Asset Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards for Institutional Investor, ETF, and Asset Servicing...
SHARE THIS With a new economic regime potentially taking shape, we believe that now is an opportune time to consider an active global fixed income approach to navigate what is likely to be a prolonged period of uncertainty.
SHARE THIS Japanese equities have not been immune to tariff worries. However, it is worth remembering that Japan is playing the long game: the country is undergoing structural reflation driven by factors unlikely to be reversed by market volatility or...
SHARE THIS As always, we are focused on finding ideas that are supported by the four pillars of Future Quality investing: franchise quality, integrity of management, balance sheet strength and valuation. We expect AI, energy and defence to continue...
SHARE THIS New Zealand’s bond market performed well overall in July, although the long term sector outperformed its short term peers significantly.
SHARE THIS Nikko Asset Management endeavours to develop ETFs that are easy-to-use, inexpensive, and meet the needs of investors in Japan and around the world. Specifically, Nikko Asset Management develops products that can be easily used in...
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SHARE THIS Following the negative performance of 2020, we believe 2021 could see better returns and a recovery for Singapore equities. We believe equity returns will remain supported by the re-opening of the Singapore economy and expect an improved...
SHARE THIS Japan’s long history of undercompensating equity investors, a legacy of deflation, is coming to an end with its risk premium now achieving parity with that of the US. This historic shift is being driven by rising dividend payouts ratios,...
SHARE THIS Some of the factors that have shaped 2022 look less likely to recur in 2023 (for instance, supply chain duress because of COVID containment) but others will likely last longer (most notably a higher cost of capital). We are cautiously...
SHARE THIS Investment Outlook 2023 Our investment teams across asset classes and geographical regions present their views on the outlook for the year ahead. Strategy 2023 Global macro outlook: Ten predictions No single catch-phrase epitomises the...
SHARE THIS Many may expect the incoming Trump administration's transactional approach to be detrimental to the geopolitical and macroeconomic landscapes. However, we believe that Washington's mercantilist stance should not prevent Asian markets from...
SHARE THIS Investment Outlook 2024 Find out about our investment teams' outlook across asset classes and geographies. Equity China equity outlook 2024 Opportunities amid pivot to advanced manufacturing, technological self-sufficiency by Asian Equity...
SHARE THIS The Chinese economy and its equity market continue to be significant focal points in broader Asia. Additional support measures, combined with a recalibration of market expectations, have helped Chinese equities recover from the panic selling...
SHARE THIS Despite concerns about Donald Trump's impact on emerging markets, historical data shows that during his first term as US president, China, South Korea and Taiwan outperformed the S&P 500 although they are the most trade-sensitive equity...
SHARE THIS Throughout history, equity investors have benefitted from maintaining a long-term view and an optimistic outlook on humanity's ability to prevail in the face of adversity. This might once again be the case, meaning that the biggest risk...