Fund managers’ appetite for emerging market assets seen strong in 2018


Continued interest: Ongoing construction works near the KL City Centre. Malaysia’s equity and bond markets are expected to benefit from the sustained interest in emerging makets. — AZHAR MAHFOF/ The Star

PETALING JAYA: Global fund managers’ appetite for emerging market (EM) assets is expected to remain strong going into 2018 despite the credit ratings indicating a cautious mood ahead.

For instance, prominent asset management companies, such as BlackRock Inc, T. Rowe Price Group Inc and OppenheimerFunds Inc have voiced their optimism about the prospects of EMs, and indicated their continued preference to invest in the region next year.

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