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Alternatives
Market turmoil has mixed impact on Eastern Europe
The ex-Soviet republics have bounced back and there's hope Russia's WTO accession will stir investments. But the closer you go to Europe, the worse it gets, says East Capital CIO.
By Simon Osborne | 24 November 2011
Conference Highlights
Photos: Russia Capital Raising and Investment Summit
A selection of photos from AsianInvestor and FinanceAsia's second annual Russia summit in Hong Kong last week.
By The Editors | 12 July 2011
Markets
Investment ideas for a normal country: Russia
Russia investments are becoming more stable and of higher quality, but beyond oil and gas, the question is often to what extent the exposure is actually to China.
By Jame DiBiasio | 8 July 2011
Markets
“Russia is neither China nor Germany”
VTB Capital’s Neil MacKinnon says in a world of uncertainty, Russian growth is a reliable bet, but government reforms are needed.
By Jame DiBiasio | 7 July 2011
Alternatives
A new reason why Russia should not stay unloved
Russia is an enigma for investors. It doesn't fit neatly in an Asian or European bucket, but it has a lot of natural resources, not much debt and many developed-world characteri...
By Simon Osborne | 17 June 2011
Asset Owners
Russia's Putin pitches Adia, CIC, KIA and KIC
Four sovereign wealth funds held direct talks in Moscow over their participation in a government-backed Russia investment fund, AsianInvestor has learned.
By Jame DiBiasio | 1 June 2011
Alternatives
VIDEO: How to delineate Russian business from politics
Michael Hanson-Lawson of East Capital discusses Russia and its neighbours, against the backdrop of the current turmoil in the Middle East and Central Asia.
By Simon Osborne | 28 February 2011
Markets
Consumers are optimistic in key emerging countries
Higher income expectations, healthy savings and rising aspirations will fuel consumer spending in 2011, according to a new Credit Suisse survey of seven emerging markets.
By Rupert Walker | 18 January 2011
Alternatives
Russia’s getting hot again, says East Capital
The Eastern Europe-focused asset manager believes the Russian stock market has turned around, following a dire 2009 and first half of this year.
By Simon Osborne | 17 August 2010
Outlooks
Play Chinese commodity demand via Kazakhstan, says Charlemagne
Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkey are very interesting markets, but the Balkans and Baltics won't offer opportunities any time soon, says Stefan Herz of Charlemagne Capital.
By Joseph Marsh | 14 June 2010
Alternatives
Russian property stabilises after an icy plunge
Russian real estate took an alarming dive after the crisis, but the sector is now showing signs of life.
By Simon Osborne | 19 April 2010
Alternatives
Shorting crucial to achieve Russian alpha, say hedgies
Hedge fund managers in Russia can actively manage their Russia portfolios, but taking short positions is still relatively novel.
By Simon Osborne | 16 April 2010
Markets
Stick to bonds and private equity in Russia, says UFG
UFG Asset Management’s Florian Fenner advises Asian investors exploring the Russia story where to find value in a volatile market.
By Jame DiBiasio | 16 April 2010
Alternatives
Russian private-equity czars rake in profits
The fledgling private-equity market in Russia has yielded scorched earth for many outsiders. In the meantime, the locals are cashing in.
By Simon Osborne | 15 April 2010
Commentary
Russia, realising need for foreign capital, makes strides
The country's government has identified areas in need of capital inflows, and investors appear to be taking note.
By Joseph Marsh | 14 April 2010
Outlooks
US investors raise allocations to emerging markets
JP Morgan Asset Management's Richard Titherington discusses why Brazil and Russia are attractive and why their price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios are lower than in ...
By Joseph Marsh | 7 April 2010
Markets
Emerging-market investors favour Indonesia and Russia
Meanwhile, a net number of investors are overweight Japan for the first time in 19 months, while Europe suffers a further sell-off, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch's ...
By Joseph Marsh | 18 March 2010
Outlooks
Russia has more to offer than oil, says Charlemagne Capital
The firm's co-chief investment officer, Julian Mayo, outlines the benefits of investing in Russia, Turkey and Eastern Europe.
By Joseph Marsh | 14 December 2009
Outlooks
Surviving the Russian investment winter
Stuck at the gates of Stalingrad? East Capital’s Michael Hanson-Lawson describes the shell-shocked Russian markets.
By Simon Osborne | 12 January 2009
Outlooks
Russia's capitalist markets turn red
Volatility in Russia's stock markets is not a new phenomenon, but the confluence of war in Georgia plus a perception of additional government intervention have resulted in a ...
By Simon Osborne | 19 August 2008
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