Cash in on cash
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Cash funds have become more popular with investors faced with problems in the Southeast Asian bond and stock markets. They have been growing in importance since 1982 and aim to achieve good rates of return while protecting investments. Assessing market risks has become more important following the collapse of Barings. Credit ratings are important and Japanese banks may be excluded where their balance sheets lack transparency. Currency choice is related to investors' individual requirements. The key factor is not performance but risk-ratings.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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Mini-boom in Europe: European small-company funds set blistering pace
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European small-company stocks have outperformed Asian and US funds in early 1996 and seem set to do well in the near future, and stockmarket developments could make them still more attractive. Many fund managers now offer mutual funds targeting companies in Western Europe capitalized at less than roughly $500 million, for a universe of 4,000 stocks. These are difficult to research, creating market inefficiencies on which good researchers can capitalize. A new exchange planned for Sept 1996 could increase interest.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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Hidden value: fund managers profit as companies restructure
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There is a belief that Asian investors should diversify their portfolios outside the region to seek more profitable opportunities in Europe, where companies are restructuring and cutting costs to be more competitive. Germany is embracing better corporate governance and shareholder value, and Scandinavia is popular, with its flexible labour system. Europe is also taking steps to reduce budget deficits to meet the criteria for the European monetary union, which will impact currencies and bonds more than equities.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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