'Investors must still beware Asia's corporate pitfalls'

'Investors must still beware Asia’s corporate pitfalls'

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JO Hambro Capital Management's Samir Mehta does not hold back when highlighting Asia's flaws. According to the manager, Chinese growth has been fuelled by "other people's money", companies are overly fond of "accounting profits" and corporate governance can leave much to be desired at some Korean companies.

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