Emerging markets

ON ASIA

Which eurozone issues are you still concerned about - and where are the most compelling opportunities?

A new report has identified 16 countries poised to succeed China as the global driver of manufacturing growth.

Family office Fleming Family & Partners has provided seed capital for the launch of the Investec Africa Fixed Income Opportunities fund.

EMD

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.

THE BIQ QUESTION

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.