Equities

Second instalment of our special Big Question

Public consultation reveals investor concerns before further inclusion considered

Japanese equities have been sensitive to weaker global industrial demand over the past 12 months, but we expect the earnings impact from the ongoing slowdown to bottom out by the end of this fiscal year.

Cash bond products among sectors being considered

The key themes to look out for

First investment of its kind

New positions set up despite drop in equities exposure

UK equities exposure rose by between 3%-5%

The Big Question on the central bank's newly appointed head

Saudi Arabia's successful 'Future Investment Initiative' ('Davos in the desert') last month and the much-anticipated listing of Aramco have reminded us of the potential of the Gulf region for investors.