Japan: Olympic host’s equity market is uniquely positioned

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With the Tokyo Olympics scheduled to take place later this month, all eyes will be on Japan this summer.

EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ strengthens sustainable outcomes focus

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The European Commission has unveiled its Fit for 55 roadmap setting out the transformation to deliver the European Union’s 2030 target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030.

Covid-19 index: when might life return to ‘normal’? – July 2021

With more countries attempting to return to normality following the coronavirus pandemic, we are monitoring US economic activity as a bellweather for global recovery.

A deep dive into the global chip shortage – a roundtable discussion

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With more countries attempting to return to normality following the coronavirus pandemic, we are monitoring US economic activity as a bellweather for global recovery.

Japan’s software revolution is making up for lost time

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Despite being a global hardware leader, Japan is behind the curve on software. However, the use of software solutions by companies is at last picking up pace

Asia Quarterly Bulletin – Spring 2021

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In this issue we explore the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, what Biden might mean for Asia and much more.

Maintaining a global focus: a Q&A with David Dudding

With economies looking towards a post-Covid world and concerns around inflation growing, we talk to the manager of the Global Focus strategy about what 2021 might have in store.

An Asian trade agreement set to bear fruit in years to come

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The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership should support economic growth over the long term.

What Biden might mean for Asia

When it comes to US-China trade, the new president’s changes may be more style than substance. But his policies have implications for Asian markets.

Why responsible investing has greater potential in emerging markets

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The emerging markets universe has 26 countries and arguably, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues matter far more in these regions than in developed markets.