Emerging markets

Emerging markets have had a torrid summer, as the threat of a slowdown in China and the possibility of QE tapering in the US weighed heavy on investor sentiment.

Elena Shaftan, manager of the Jupiter Emerging European Opportunities fund, reports on her findings from a recent research trip to Russia.

Allianz Global Investors has appointed Greg Saichin as head of global emerging market debt, following his resignation from Pioneer Investments on Friday.

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Growing fears over the risk of a credit crunch in China are misplaced, according to EFG Asset Management's Mansfield Mok, with the government standing behind the banking sector and ready to boost liquidity if needed.

Aviva Investors has appointed Liam Spillane from Overlay Asset Management, formerly part of BNP Paribas Investment Partners, as emerging market debt currency portfolio manager.

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Emerging markets face a tough summer but this could lead to an entry point for investors at the end of Q3, said Jupiter's Kathryn Langridge.