Emerging markets

U.S. woes could boost emerging markets

As nervous investors grapple with the U.S. credit rating downgrade and the resultant market uncertainty and panic, the world continues to be reshaped. With renewed vigour, advocates of emerging markets are pointing out deteriorating debt metrics in the developed world, contrasting it with improving debt metrics in much of the emerging world. “There’s going to […]

By Vikram Barhat |August 11, 2011

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Industry

Opportunity lies under ruins of global economy

Unprecedented geopolitical and economic changes have left a trail of destruction, but they’re also breeding new investment opportunities around the world. A panel of investment pundits discussed where those opportunities lie and how to capitalize on them at Franklin Templeton’s 2011 Investment Forum, in Toronto. Discussion rarely strayed far from the usual suspects: the debt […]

By Vikram Barhat |July 22, 2011

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Industry

Franklin Templeton fund pushes frontiers

Franklin Templeton Investments launched today the Templeton Frontier Markets Fund, an emerging markets fund to be managed by investing guru Mark Mobius and his team. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in frontier markets—countries with smaller economies that are in the early stages of development. These 61 countries show strong […]

By Staff |July 21, 2011

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Industry

India offers second chance for investors: BMO

As an underinvested and overambitious nation, India continues to emerge as one of the most promising investment destinations in the world. For investors who missed the boat on China, India could provide a second chance for high-growth, said Serge Pepin, head of investments, BMO Investments Inc. “We believe India has a bright future with its […]

By Vikram Barhat |July 18, 2011

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Emerging markets headed for soft landing

Economic growth across emerging markets slipped to its lowest rate in two years, according to the HSBC Emerging Markets Index (EMI) for the second quarter. Decelerating growth, in the face of global economic fragility, the Japanese tsunami and amid the recent impact of strong inflation, suggests that world trade growth may have peaked in the […]

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Canada missing the boat on emerging markets

There is a growing sense of urgency in the air about Canada’s need to broaden its economic participation by adopting a more aggressive approach to doing business in emerging markets. Industry experts are becoming increasingly nervous about Canada as an ‘underachiever’ in emerging markets deal-making, according to PwC’s new Capital Markets Flash report. Canada has […]

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South Africa basks in glow of BRICS addition

For too long the world had seen South Africa as a morbid montage of crime, poverty and sky-high HIV-AIDS infection rates. A third world country considered short on skills and long on laxity, avoided like a cold sore by global investors. But that is all in the rear-view mirror. With its accession to the unofficial […]

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Five forces affecting your client’s portfolio

Soaring debt levels in advanced economies, overheating emerging markets and strict capital controls are among the global economic and financial challenges faced by financial planners, according to Thomas Hockin, executive director, International Monetary Fund, speaking at the CIFPs 9th Annual National Conference-2011, in Ottawa. “We’ve had 22 financial crises since 1945; financial crisis is the […]

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Emerging markets

U.S. woes could boost emerging markets

Opportunity lies under ruins of global economy

Franklin Templeton fund pushes frontiers

India offers second chance for investors: BMO