Japan

Economics

Japan's recession deeper than estimated

Japan's economy shrank more than initially estimated in the third quarter of 2014, according to revised gross domestic product (GDP) figures.

clock 08 December 2014 • 1 min read

Investment

Geopolitical risk and currency wars: The main risks to investors in 2015?

Beware currency wars in 2015

clock 04 December 2014 •

Asia

Turbulent times in the land of the rising sun

It has been a turbulent couple of months for policy makers in Japan.

clock 02 December 2014 •

Emerging markets

Russia in 2015: An economic slip back to the 1980s?

Russia in 2015: An economic slip back to the 1980s?

clock 02 December 2014 • 3 min read

Emerging markets

Asia funds stand out as brighter spot in dark year for active managers

In a year in which active management has struggled severely, Asia-focused funds have emerged as the only major equity grouping in which the average manager has beaten the benchmark.

clock 01 December 2014 • 3 min read

Investment

'Investors must still beware Asia's corporate pitfalls'

'Investors must still beware Asia’s corporate pitfalls'

clock 27 November 2014 • 4 min read

Asia

The Contrarian Investor: What ails Japan?

What ails Japan?

clock 27 November 2014 •

Emerging markets

LGIM: China slowdown means Asia's best assets look attractively priced

Within the emerging markets space, fears of a hard landing and shadow banking combined with poor performance have led many investors to avoid China.

clock 27 November 2014 •

Investment Trusts

The real estate benefits of ultra-loose monetary policy

The real estate benefits of ultra-loose monetary policy

clock 26 November 2014 • 3 min read

Investment

Bank of Japan policymakers divided on shock stimulus

Bank of Japan board members were divided on the central bank's decision to unleash surprise stimulus measures at the end of October, minutes of their meeting have revealed.

clock 25 November 2014 •
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