Tag: frontier markets

Markets

Investors warned about issues with frontier-market ETFs

Fund managers and even some providers of exchange-traded funds say ETFs may be ill-suited for accessing immature markets.

By Joe Marsh | 7 September 2011

Markets

Add global frontier markets to portfolio, not Asian: HSBC

The bank’s asset management arm argues the case for frontier markets over emerging markets, with Nigeria a particular favourite.

By Leanne Wang | 4 March 2011

Business Moves

Iraq could be the next Russia, says FMG

The Swedish fund-of-funds house talks up the Middle Eastern market's potential as it prepares to launch a new Iraq fund.

By Joseph Marsh | 31 May 2010

Alternatives

Leopard Capital stalks South Asia

The Cayman Islands-based investment company has finished fundraising for its Cambodia fund and launched two Sri Lanka funds.

By Joseph Marsh | 20 January 2010

Distribution

ING prepares frontier-market fund in Dubai

ING Investment Management’s Dubai-based team plans to launch a frontier-market product for global investors that will include both equity and debt.

By Jame DiBiasio | 19 January 2010

Asset Owners

Go active in frontier markets, says Watson Wyatt

Research published this week highlights the difficulties of emerging-market investing and suggests some broad strategies.

By Joseph Marsh | 11 November 2009

Markets

Once exciting frontier markets out of favour for now

Higher oil prices and an improvement in risk appetite are needed to revive general interest in the small and less liquid markets.

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 8 April 2009

Distribution

Franklin Templeton rolls out new funds in Singapore

Taking advantage of historically attractive share prices, Franklin Templeton launches three funds that invest in frontier markets, smaller Asian companies, and Europe.

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 16 October 2008

Distribution

Morgan Stanley IM launches frontier markets fund

The new closed-end fund is managed by Ruchir Sharma and Tim Drinkall from New York.

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 2 September 2008

Outlooks

Macro challenges test frontier markets

JF Asset Management portfolio manager Rajendra Nair says oil prices, food inflation and risk appetite are the key concerns for frontier markets.

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 21 July 2008

Outlooks

Frontier markets are not for the faint-hearted

Templeton’s Mark Mobius says poor information, lack of liquidity and sudden policy changes are the main risks of investing in frontier markets.

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 14 July 2008

Markets

Demand for frontier markets fund flow data on the rise

EPFR Global is expanding its coverage of frontier markets to meet increasing demand from clients, says managing director Brad Durham.

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 23 June 2008

Distribution

Gam launches new frontier markets fund

The Gam Star Frontier Opportunities portfolio is the latest to capitalise on the growing demand for Middle East investments.

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 12 June 2008

Distribution

Fidelity launches emerging Asia fund

This latest fund excludes South Korea and Taiwan which are considered developing markets economically but are still trapped in the emerging category due to reasons related to ...

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 10 April 2008

Distribution

Merrill unveils new frontier index

The new index presents an alternative investment opportunity for those looking for stocks not closely correlated to US blue-chips.

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 7 March 2008

Distribution

MSCI Barra launches frontier markets, tradable Asia indices

Both are in response to demand from investors seeking new markets and a tradable proxy for the broader Asia ex-Japan index.

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 29 November 2007

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