Asia is an increasingly important driver of the global economy, yet many investment portfolios have not kept pace. The region accounts for more than 60% of global growth, while structural shifts in consumption, technology, trade and corporate governance are changing where and how value is created.
Growing global uncertainty around company valuations, monetary policy and business cycles is prompting investors to rethink their asset-allocation strategies – and emerging markets (EM) may be well positioned to benefit. Across EM, a number of factors are combining to create potentially compelling diversification opportunities in both equities and fixed income.
Monthly Hedge Fund Update – September 2026: Risk assets generated mixed performance in September. During the month, the shifting expectations for US interest rate policy, heightened uncertainty in the Middle East and a strong US Dollar provided headwinds for markets.