Race against time

Article Abstract:

ING Barings has warned investors not to consider investing in Asian markets because the economic situation is still too unstable and the region has large foreign debts to repay. The number of expected bankruptcies during 1998 is difficult to estimate. Analysts suggest that major reforms are needed to open up financial markets and reduce government involvement so that free market economics can develop. Reforms are needed rapidly so that countries which have received IMF aid can recover before crises hit China and Hong Kong.

Investment advice, Financial Forecasting, Economic aspects, Forecasts and trends, Asia, Financial analysts, Business forecasting, ING Baring

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Advisers' competence thrown into doubt

Article Abstract:

UK investment advisers are categorised in four types, and most are classed as type 3, and are thus not permitted to sell easily realisable securities. They are permitted to sell collective investments. Some investment advisers are using specialist brokers and this brings some double charging. Investment advisers account for some 25% of UK unit trust sales. Commission charges are tending to rise and there is concern that investment advisers may recommend products that are lucrative.

Securities Investment Advice, United Kingdom

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Getting managers to take companies to task: investment managers recently united to win changes in the pay package of Martin Sorrell, chief executive of advertsing agency WPP. do you want your fund manager to do more of this?

Article Abstract:

Investment mangers can increasingly make companies more accountable by using block votes and threatening to sell their holdings. This is mainly due to pressure from investors to deliver above average returns. However sometimes shareholder pressure can precipatate problems as with Saatchi & Saatchi, and managers could risk allegations of insider dealing.

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