Barings

Barings is to convert its Emerging Market Income fund into an Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency fund to meet increasing investor demand for the asset class.

Barings' Andrew Cole has cut exposure to emerging market equities by 10% in favour of UK-listed multinationals.

Barings' SooHai Lim believes ongoing political unrest in Thailand could create attractive opportunities for investors.

Barings' Colin Harte believes fixed income investors favouring corporate debt over gilts have become too concerned about the fragility of the UK's AAA rating.

Baring Asset Management's new Middle East and North Africa (Mena) fund has officially launched after raising $8m in its two week initial offer period.

Barings' Khiem Do believes China's property sector presents one of the country's best investment opportunities despite growing concerns of a bubble.

Baring Europe Select Trust manager Williams foresees increased interest in low-valued European companies

Up to 180 offshore funds will be listed in IMA sectors from 1 April, with the majority already admitted set to reside in the Specialist category.

Domestic consumption and natural resources exports expected to drive recovery

Barings' Percival Stanion remains cautious on equity valuations believing the risks to the bond market could derail the current bull run.