All Asia Pacific articles – Page 10
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White papersUnlocking Hidden Potential in ANZ Real Estate
In recent years, hotels have become an established asset class trending in line with core sectors. Provided hotels are skilfully acquired and actively managed, hotel investments can generate attractive yields. Hotels within the Select Service segment in particular have proven to be an attractive investment, demonstrating double-digit, cash-on-cash returns to investors.
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Asset Manager NewsGLP Closes RMB 7.6 Billion China Income Fund VI
Singapore and Shanghai, 7 November 2022 – GLP announced today it has closed GLP China Income Fund VI (“GLP CIF VI”), an onshore income fund with RMB 7.6 billion (~US$1.05 billion) of assets under management (“AUM”). Investors in the fund include leading domestic insurance companies, as well as other existing GLP institutional investment partners.
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White papersWhere is China heading to
China’s cyclical recovery outlook hinges critically on developments in Covid-19 policy. Housing will become less of a drag as the sector manages an L-shaped landing. In the long run, China faces multiple structural headwinds. It will be difficult for it to maintain the miraculously high growth it experienced ...
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White papersUnearthing opportunities in Asian credit markets
2022 has been a challenging year for fixed income, with global investment grade bonds down 14% over the past 12 months. Investment grade corporate bonds in Asia have outpaced US and global bonds, mainly due to their shorter duration.
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White papersCOVID Restrictions in China Likely to Last Well Into 2023
There are three appropriate off-ramps policymakers could take to move away from the policy without creating further disruption, but even then progress toward a full end to restrictions will likely be protracted and won’t come until later in 2023.
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White papersThe Road to Carbon Neutrality
Learnings and inspiration from the Holiday Inn Express Newcasile’s certification process
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White papersReal Estate Outlook – APAC, Edition September 2022
“APAC economic growth outpaced other regions in 2Q22. Inflation is rising but still modest and central banks’ reaction is not as aggressive as their western peers. Cap rates stayed firm but could rise in the next 1-2 quarters. We still see bright spots in the region that offer good investment opportunities.”
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Asset Manager NewsGLP Strengthens ESG Performance in 2022 GRESB Assessment
Singapore, 18 October 2022 – GLP announced today outstanding results in the 2022 GRESB assessment, the leading global environmental social and governance (“ESG”) benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investments across the world. Eighteen funds across Asia, Europe and the Americas comprising 55% of GLP’s real estate assets under management and 47% of its gross floor area were submitted for assessment.
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White papersThe Meeting Room: Asia ex-Japan, September 2022
Join Jonathan Pines and Sandy Pei for the latest Federated Hermes Meeting Room: Virtual Portfolio Briefing on Asia ex-Japan.
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White papersAPAC Hospitality Recovery Race – Singapore leads into first corner, Japan set to accelerate
Post-Covid-19 recovery is beckoning in the hospitality sector in Asia Pacific. Among the region’s developed countries, the recovery race is being led by Singapore, which hosted the Formula 1 Grand Prix last weekend, with Japan just starting its engines. We explore why both hospitality markets should deliver rapid growth over the next few years
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White papersChina: This Time is Different
The Chinese economy is facing its hardest test in over two decades, and it will not come out of it easily.
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White papersStill No End In Sight
The hawks fluttered their wings this week, leading yields to rise, equities to fall, and markets to reprice rate expectations. The BoE is more concerned about growth, while the Fed has a singular focus on inflation. China and Japan remain accommodative, watching PMIs next week.
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White papersFive questions answered on… Asian equities
Here, Jonathan Pines, portfolio manager of the Federated Hermes Asia ex-Japan Equity Fund, makes the case for finding opportunity in Asian equities and explains why investors should consider making an allocation as part of a broader portfolio.
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White papersWhy research is critical when it comes to China investing
It has been quite a topsy-turvy 2022 for Chinese equities so far. What are the key factors that have contributed to the volatility?
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White papersAsia Pacific is well-placed to ride out the storm
The world economy is at a challenging juncture today. Consumer price inflation remains elevated, driving many central banks to push interest rates up aggressively. In turn, tightening financial conditions, on top of ongoing geopolitical concerns - such as the Ukraine invasion and mounting U.S.-China tensions - is also starting to dent business and consumer confidence.
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White papersUniquely Japan: Navigating Asia’s largest advanced economy
Economic intricacies and structural challenges are commonplace in Japan. But looking through the lens of individual companies shines a different light on the nation.
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White papersA turning tide? Why contrarians are turning to China
This year could turn out to be the Year of the Tiger for Chinese equities after all, argues Federated Hermes fund manager Jonathan Pines.
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White papersChina: Suspended Animation
The run-up to China’s leadership meetings this fall is delaying substantial policy changes, in our view creating opportunities in advance of potential economic improvement next year.
