The disparate performance of Pacific funds

The disparate performance of Pacific funds

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With performance divergence between Asia Pacific countries such as Indonesia, Singapore, and China having never been so great, Rob Morgan, investment analyst at Charles Stanley Direct, highlights which funds have outperformed in the region this year.

The Asia Pacific region is home to some of the most dynamic economies in the world, but many countries within the Far East, Australasia and the Indian sub-continent have encountered a number of obstacles in recent months. Worries about deflation in Europe have resurfaced and local issues have been problematic too. The health of the Chinese economy is of vital importance for the Asia Pacific region as a whole and with growth appearing to flatten further, many investors are concerned the powerhouse of the region is stuttering. Political woes Politics have also played a role in Asia Pac...

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