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All emerging market bonds are not the same
Emerging market debt is relatively safe and offer potentially greater yields As emerging market (EM) bonds become an increasing larger component of the global bond universe, it is not unusual for investors to classify all EM bonds as the same.
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GST Reform to Boost India’s Growth
Just when investors thought India could not grow any faster, its new Goods and Services Tax (GST) is projected to help boost the world’s fastest-growing major economy by as much as 2 percent, according to the country’s Finance Minister Arun
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Stock-picking most effective in ex-Asian markets
The prospects for ex-Asian emerging markets will remain uncertain in 2016 in the absence of any obvious catalysts that will trigger a rebound over a weak 2015. But their performance is expected to improve over a low base, with Central
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China and India: Two giants you can’t ignore
The meteoric rise of China and India as economic superpowers has permanently changed the global investment landscape. Though still considered emerging markets, both countries have become dominant forces in the global economy, offering an abundance of investment opportunities in a
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Emerging Markets Eclipse Developed Markets
The evidence of stronger emerging market fundamentals is indisputable. Here are some of the main reasons why emerging markets are poised to overtake developed markets in terms of relative importance for investors. Emerging markets will grow faster than developed markets
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Canada & India Relationship to Remain Strong under New PM Justin Trudeau
Toronto, Ontario: November 10, 2015: Excel Funds Management Inc. (“Excel Funds”) believes that Canada’s newly-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will maintain and enhance the strong relationship Canada currently has with India. PM Trudeau emphasized his position on Indo-Canadian relations in
Read MoreExcel India and Chindia Funds win 2015 Lipper® Fund Awards
The Excel Chindia Fund Series A and the Excel India Fund Series A have won 2015 Lipper® Fund Awards in the Geographic Equity Category. The Excel Chindia Fund won the award for the Best Fund over 10 Years, while the
Read MoreInvesting alongside billionaires through the Excel Billionaire Leaders Fund
The multiple Lipper award-winning company Excel Funds Management Inc.’s (Excel) newest fund, the Excel Billionaire Leaders Fund, will invest in companies that are owned by billionaires – a rare group of individuals regarded as the best creators of wealth. The
Read MoreEmerging Market Dividend Paying Companies Less Risky
Investing in dividend paying emerging market (EM) stocks for greater total returns is a whole lot more attractive than investing in dividend paying developed market (DM) stocks and non dividend payers. And that’s not all – EM companies that pay
Read MoreDrive to Reduce Corruption Dampens Luxury Goods Consumption in China
The Chinese still have an affinity for luxury goods but the government’s drive to stamp out corruption has put a damper on demand. “Froth and extravagance are no more” states an Exane BNP Paribas report (China 3.0 – Luxury Goods:
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