Malaysian government's controls perplex fund managers

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A number of fund investment companies dealing with Malaysian-dedicated funds are in a dilemma on how to manage such funds due to the recent capital control implemented by the Malaysian government. Singapore-based Aberdeen Asset Management is considering what options to take in liquidating its holdings. Some companies are considering suspending fund transactions as the best possible solution to the dilemma. Jarding Fleming Unit Trusts withheld trading in most of its equity funds.

Malaysia

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Fraser & Neave's switch back

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Fraser and Neave is starting to return to the beverage industry after experiencing minor setbacks in the property investment industry. The company's property earnings are expected to decline while its consumer earnings increase within the next four years. The group has brewery operations and joint ventures with Coca-Cola, and is one of Coca-Cola's anchor bottlers.

Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits, Wineries, Beverage & Neutral Brandy, Beverage industry, Brandy, Fraser and Neave Ltd.

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China's oft-ignored Class B shares win fans

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Some analysts view China's Class B shares, which are limited to foreign investors, as overpriced and poor investments because of such issues as inadequate corporate governance, while others see some value in some individual stocks. Some of the investment firms' strategies in buying selected Class B shares and the companies they are investing in are discussed.

China, Strategy & planning, Securities

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