All Asia Pacific articles – Page 27
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White papersGlobal Economic Outlook 2017
2016 has been an eventful year and one that many people will remember as being filled with considerable change and uncertainty.
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy: March 2017
This month, we present the main issues and scenarios relating to French presidential and legislative elections, as well as the most likely market impacts.
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White papers2017 Emerging Markets Outlook
On balance, our outlook for emerging markets in 2017 is optimistic, and we are off to a good start, with emerging markets outperforming developed markets in 2017.
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White papersLuxury retail real estate: poised for growth or close to the limit?
The retail real estate sector is increasingly polarised between secondary locations and shopping destinations with a luxury profile. This divergence reflects two factors: the increasing significance of e-commerce and the growth of luxury shopping tourism. Can we expect this trend to continue?
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White papersAsian fixed income: can Asian buyers conquer all?
2016 will be remembered for its political events and Asia contributed its fair share. The shock of Brexit and the US presidential election added to the uneasiness that prevailed throughout the year.
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy: February 2017
The rise in long-term interest rates raises a crucial question: is it a change in regime, a change in level, or a correction within a band of fluctuation that will remain low? The purpose of this article is to answer this question.
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White papersThe Big Picture: A Cost Comparison of S&P Select Sector Futures and ETFs
This report compares the all-in cost of replicating S&P Select Sector exposure via futures and ETFs across four common investment scenarios.
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy: January 2017
As 2017 begins, it is helpful to take stock of the key issues coming into focus.
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White papersTrump presidency weighs on Asia-Pacific real estate
Concerns over a slowdown in Chinese economic growth have receded, but the rise of Donald Trump could present challenges for Asia-Pacific real estate markets, says Sandip Bhalsod.
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White papersGlobal Real Estate Securities: 2017 Market Outlook
Our fundamental approach and valuation models suggest global REITs are priced to deliver an 8.5%–10.5% total return in 2017, consisting of a 4% current dividend yield and 5%–6% growth in earnings driven by occupancy gains, higher revenue from bringing in-place rents on expiring leases to market, acquisition of new properties and the completion of existing development projects.
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White papersCan Beijing tame China’s housing bubble?
House prices in China have soared over the last 12 months, prompting fears of a property bubble. The government is trying to tackle the problem – but has it moved too late to avert a crisis?
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White papersGlobal Market Outlook for 2017
William Blair Economist Olga Bitel and Portfolio Manager Simon Fennell shared their perspectives on changes in the global marketplace.
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White papersCross Asset: 2017 and beyond
In an ultra-low or even negative interest rate environment, maintaining an overweight stance in emerging market assets (equities, debt and currencies), in credit (vs. government bonds) still makes sense, while continuing our search for yield and spreads.
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White papersOn China: Observations on the effervescent residential market
A recent headline in the Chinese local media raised eyebrows with regards to the frothy nature of China’s housing market, when a prominent local developer priced its latest residential product launch in an upscale district of Shanghai at an astronomical RMB 300,000 per square meter (approximately USD 4,200 per square feet).
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White papersStill lucky?
Macro and sectoral rebalancing taking place supporting real estate fundamentals in Australia
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White papersRecent Macro Trends Should Persist in 2017
Portfolio Manager Ken McAtamney expects a number of recent macroeconomic and market trends to persist in 2017, including a modestly positive uptrend in inflation and a continuation of equity-market leadership.
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People NewsYo-Hann Tan appointed CEO of the newly established BNP Paribas Real Estate representative office in Hong Kong
BNP Paribas Real Estate has announced the appointment of Yo-Hann Tan, Head of BNP Paribas Real Estate Asia Pacific as Chief Executive Officer of the newly established BNP Paribas Real Estate Representative Office Hong Kong.
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White papers
APAC Market Outlook: 2H16
Investment opportunities and strategies linked to broad structural shifts across the APAC region likely to outperform.
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White papers
Global Real Estate Summary: Edition 2 2016
In a hypothetical asset market exam, the fundamentals for good quality commercial real estate would definitely get a passing grade.
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White papers
Adding flavor to your portfolio: All you need to know about real estate
For institutional investment purposes, real estate usually refers to the commercial sectors of office, retail, industrial (including logistics) and the leased (rather than owner occupied) residential sector. Increasingly, real estate investment also refers to debt secured against property assets and other niche sectors such as student accommodation, hotels or healthcare.
