Asia is ripe but fund managers can't bite

Article Abstract:

Investment managers attribute their reluctance in buying shares in the bargained Asian market to several factors. Despite the decreasing markets and currencies in the region, international investment companies hesitate to broaden their portfolios in the region. The concept of optimization model in risk management is what dictates fund managers. The expected returns of investment in the region is at a high risk due to the continuing financial crisis. Moreover, the expected volatility of the Asian market has been aggravated by the fluctuating currencies of several Asian economies.

Asset & Risk Management, Analysis, Risk management

---

China bursts at the seams with unsold goods

Article Abstract:

China is faced with the problem of excess inventory. The problem is attributed to the loosening of monetary policy which enabled firms to invest in capacity and a culture of ignoring market demand when setting production targets. Government statistics showed that inventory grew by only 3% in 1998. However, a survey showed that inventories rose by 6.5% while the ratio of industrial sales to output was 96.3% in 1998. The most feasible solution to this problem is devaluation which could fuel consumption.

China, Production data, Economic Planning & Research, Economic conditions, Inventories

---

Foreign firms' investments may help revive economies

Article Abstract:

Investments in Asian capital markets by foreign firms may help trigger the markets' recovery from the currency crisis the region is facing. Hence, foreign firms should pursue renewed investment in Asia. Since asset valuations have dropped, numerous US and European companies are closely surveying the Asian region to buy stakes in local firms. New investment in Asia will provide troubled central banks more flexibility.

Foreign Investment Regulations, Foreign investments, Column, Foreign corporations, Foreign investment laws

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Christopher, Qian manage to soothe tension between U.S., China, but issues are unresolved. Warming emerges in talks between China and the U.S
• Abstracts: Asia is watching. The elusive lesson of the region's economic crisis. Seeking foreign investment - but on a modest scale
• Abstracts: China privatisations press ahead. China equity powers ahead
• Abstracts: Is City punishing speculators: Hong Kong futures market seems a battlefield. Blood on the City's Streets?
• Abstracts: The truth about sharing knowledge. Net music hits a high note. It's a small world after all: Electronic commerce has been hailed as the great leveller, offering small companies the chance to compete with much larger businesses

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.