Recent growth story pushes Asia ex Japan onto the global stage

The Debate

Region has had major impact on world economy in recent months, with China driving demand for commodities

This week's Conjecture, hosted by James Tew, head of Client services at S&P, focuses on Asia ex Japan. Taking part in the debate were Andrea McNee, chief investment officer at Resolution Asset Management, and Mark Williams, manager of the F&C Pacific Growth fund. What have been the key drivers in the Asian region over the past six months? Mark Williams (MW): The world in general has been largely influenced by Asia over the past six months to a year. A lot of that has been to do with China's growth and it is an inescapable fact that China is becoming a far greater influence on the world bo...