Asia

Economics

China meets 2023 GDP growth target but misses fourth-quarter analyst forecasts

Economy grew 5.2% in 2023

17 January 2024 • 1 min read

Funds

Asian funds endure poor performance in 2023 as local currency bonds thrive

European fund performance review

05 January 2024 • 2 min read

Economics

China's largest banks cut deposit rates in bid to boost growth

'Big four'

22 December 2023 • 1 min read

Global

Moody's downgrades China sovereign credit outlook to negative

Retains A1 rating

05 December 2023 • 2 min read

Global

Global dividends fall 0.9% as big companies slash payouts

Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index

15 November 2023 • 3 min read

Investment Trusts

Asia Dragon NAV drops 16.7% as merger approaches

7.4% drop since 31 August

03 November 2023 • 2 min read

Companies

St James's Place keeps exit fees for Asia and Middle East products amid sweeping UK overhaul

No changes for international products

17 October 2023 • 2 min read

Funds

Fidelity closes £7m Asia absolute return fund

Performed poorly since launch

05 October 2023 • 1 min read

Alternatives

BlackRock joins AllFunds private markets wealth distribution programme

Allfunds Private Partners

19 September 2023 • 1 min read

ESG

Investors lack understanding and conviction for 'just transition' economy ambitions

Fidelity International survey

12 September 2023 • 2 min read

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Most read

01

Nick Train UK equity funds downgraded by Morningstar due to 'narrow focus'

22 February 2024 • 3 min read

02

UK to give retail investors access to newly issued gilts for the first time

22 February 2024 • 1 min read

03

Permission to appeal filed in relation to Woodford scheme of arrangement

23 February 2024 • 2 min read

04

JP Morgan Emerging Markets proposes performance-related tender offer

23 February 2024 • 2 min read

05

Consumer confidence dips for first time in three months

23 February 2024 • 2 min read