China

Backward looking index

Authorities clamping down

Problems caused by China and central banks

Running a two-speed economy

Global credit markets under strain

Fund managers give their assessment of the real strength of the financials sector after a turbulent few months.

Soft closed in 2012

Private equity and property trusts are offering investors an attractive entry point currently according to analysts, as market volatility has led to average discounts widening by more than 4.5% in these sectors in the first few weeks of the year.

Valuations in Asia-Pacific ex Japan areas are attractive relative to global peers currently, as most of the economies in the region are beneficiaries of lower oil and commodity prices, being net importers.

Up to 25%