Asia

More than a year on from the devastating Tohoku earthquake which struck Japan, investors are continuing to eye Japanese equity funds with caution.

Prudential is proposing to merge three unit trusts into M&G funds run by Graham French, Alex Odd, and Matthew Vaight & Michael Godfrey in the latest review of its product range.

Eclectica's Hugh Hendry has warned investors taking big bets on China are in line for huge losses, while Asia will be the focal point for the next market crisis.

The Bank of Japan has announced further asset-purchases as part of its latest bid to end 20 years of deflationary pressures - but how significant is its recent change in tack?

ON JAPAN

The Prusik Asian Equity Income fund has reached $50m in size and its first share class is closing to new investment.

ON ASIA PACIFIC

JAPAN ONE YEAR ON

JAPAN

Chinese inflation has fallen to a 20-month low, giving further room for policymakers to stimulate the economy.