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  • It’s Different This Time: Inflation Versus Deflation, Credit versus Money

    SHARE THIS It may not be quite as profound as the eternal “chicken and the egg question” but nevertheless we suspect that deep in the bowels of some academic institutions, aging economists are still debating which came first, money or credit? Did the...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2021/its-different-this-time

  • Global Equity Quarterly Q1 2021

    SHARE THIS Our philosophy is centred on the search for “Future Quality” in a company. Future Quality companies are those that we believe will attain and sustain high returns on investment. ESG considerations are integral to Future Quality investing as...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2021/global-equity-quarterly-q1-global

  • Future Quality Insights - June 2021

    SHARE THIS Who hasn’t sat at home, shouting at the TV as a contestant on a quiz show offers up a hopelessly wrong answer? Incredulity, frustration and a sense of helplessness are all common emotions in that situation. At least you normally get a good...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2021/future-quality-insights-2106

  • Global Equity Quarterly Q2 2021

    SHARE THIS Our philosophy is centred on the search for “Future Quality” in a company. Future Quality companies are those that we believe will attain and sustain high returns on investment. ESG considerations are integral to Future Quality investing as...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2021/global-equity-quarterly-q2-global

  • Japan Value Insights

    SHARE THIS Japan’s drive to embrace hydrogen as an alternative energy source is an opportunity to identify hidden value in firms that are willing to tackle and resolve social issues.

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2021/japan-value-2109

  • The Reluctant Fed

    SHARE THIS Although the late 1980s’ “Lawson Boom” in the UK was an interesting first real-time introduction to a credit boom, the author’s first authentic experience of the “madness” that can accompany a credit boom was centred on Japan in 1988 and...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2021/the-reluctant-fed

  • Future Quality Insights - December 2021 - A trip to Lisbon

    SHARE THIS Just a few weeks ago I attended my first in-person conference since 2019. Over 40,000 people descended upon Lisbon for Web Summit, one of the world’s largest technology conferences. The event brings together CEO’s and founders of established...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2021/future-quality-insights-2112

  • 2022 Asian Fixed Income and FX Outlook: Regional recovery expected

    SHARE THIS The economic recovery in Asia ex-China is likely to improve significantly in 2022 as regulations are eased, borders are reopened and vaccination rates increase. We anticipate these developments to boost private sector confidence, providing...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2022/asian-fixed-income-and-fx-outlook-2022

  • On the Ground in Asia-Monthly Insights: Asian Fixed Income-December 2021

    SHARE THIS On the back of uncertainties surrounding Omicron and major central banks turning hawkish, we deem it prudent to hold a slightly cautious stance on duration, as well as a slightly defensive stance on Asian currencies.

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2021/asian-fixed-income-monthly-december-21

  • Global Equity Quarterly (Q4 2021)

    SHARE THIS An ability to look forward to better times and remain optimistic is invaluable. These attributes are no less helpful when investing in equities. Whilst you can get an unpleasant surprise from misjudging the direction of the tide while...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2021/global-equity-quarterly-q4

  • India: Reaping growth from change

    SHARE THIS Going back to India for a month after two long years of not being able to visit my family, I was pleasantly surprised by the new normal. While there has been much adversity, COVID-19 has also sparked positive change, especially on technology...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2022/india-reaping-growth-from-change

  • US Federal Reserve: Approaching lift-off

    SHARE THIS Increasing expectations of a more aggressive Fed tightening cycle have led to a sell-off in US Treasuries. We share our thoughts on what this means for investors in 2022 and discuss our outlook for Asian bond markets.

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2022/us-federal-reserve-approaching-lift-off

  • Harvesting Growth, Harnessing Change - Monthly Insights: Asian Equity-January 2022

    SHARE THIS Asian stocks had a tough start to 2022 amid concerns that persistent inflation could cause any tightening by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to be more aggressive than expected. For the month, the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index fell by 3.10% in US...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2022/asian-equity-monthly-january-2022

  • On the Ground in Asia-Monthly Insights: Asian Fixed Income-January 2022

    SHARE THIS Policy actions by monetary authorities diverged across the region; we remain cautious on bonds of low yielding countries and regional currencies.

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2022/asian-fixed-income-monthly-january-22

  • How to Pay for the War: Politics & Central Banks

    SHARE THIS The economic costs of the current conflict in Ukraine may pale into insignificance in comparison to the human suffering, but they are not irrelevant to markets. The bottom line is of course that wars make society poorer, as does conflict in...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/how-to-pay-for-the-war-politics-central-banks

  • Global Equity Quarterly (Q1 2022)

    SHARE THIS We are keen to participate in the push towards a less carbon intensive future but want to do so in a balanced fashion, with one eye on the associated risks.

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2022/global-equity-quarterly-q1

  • New Zealand Equity Monthly – April 2022

    SHARE THIS This month we turn our focus to developments in China and their impact on New Zealand companies. New Zealand’s trade with China expanded by 22% in 2021 despite COVID-19 having an impact throughout the year. This highlights the incredible...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2022/new-zealand-equity-monthly-april-2022

  • Harnessing Change: An investment philosophy for Asia

    SHARE THIS Change is both more prevalent and significant in Asian markets. We believe that seeking to understand it is essential to deliver sustainable returns.

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2022/harvesting-growth-may-22

  • Japan’s “show me the money” corporate governance: 1Q record high

    SHARE THIS The just-released 1Q CY22 data on aggregate corporate profits in Japan was positive, with the overall corporate recurring pre-tax profit margin hitting a record high on a four quarter average. Both the non-financial service and manufacturing...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2022/japan-show-money-corporate-governance-1q

  • Global Equity Quarterly (Q2 2022)

    SHARE THIS Our belief is that we have moved into a new regime where inflation will be structurally higher despite the anchors of high debt burdens, ageing societies and ongoing technological disruption.

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2022/global-equity-quarterly-q2-2022

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