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  • On the Ground in Asia-Monthly Insights: Asian Fixed Income-November 2023

    SHARE THIS We expect sentiment toward Asia’s bond markets to turn increasingly positive in 2024. We also expect macro and corporate credit fundamentals across Asia ex-China to stay resilient on the back of fiscal buffers, although slower economic...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2023/asian-fixed-income-monthly-nov-23

  • Corporate governance reform points to opportunities ahead in Japan equities

    SHARE THIS Japan may not be known for quick, sweeping reforms. However, developments in the country’s corporate governance over the last 10 years suggest that once changes are set in motion, they can have a deep and lasting impact, raising the value of...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2023/corporate-governance-reform-points

  • On the Ground in Asia-Monthly Insights: Asian Fixed Income-January 2024

    SHARE THIS We expect an anticipated decrease in developed market bond yields, coupled with enhanced foreign inflows, to bolster demand for Asian bonds. We see Asia credit remaining well supported with subdued net new supply as issuers continue to...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2024/asian-fixed-income-monthly-jan-24

  • On the Ground in Asia-Monthly Insights: Asian Fixed Income (February 2024)

    SHARE THIS We maintain a positive outlook for Asian local government bonds, particularly India, Indonesia and Philippine bonds. In our view, the disinflation trends in these countries should provide the Reserve Bank of India, Bank Indonesia and Bangko...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2024/asian-fixed-income-february-2024

  • On the Ground in Asia-Monthly Insights: Asian Fixed Income-March 2024

    SHARE THIS We maintain a positive outlook for Asian local government bonds, particularly those from India, Indonesia and the Philippines. In our view, the disinflation trends in these countries should provide their central banks with the flexibility to...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2024/asian-fixed-income-march-2024

  • On the ground in Asia Monthly Insights: Asian Fixed Income (April 2024)

    SHARE THIS In terms of duration exposure, we maintain a positive outlook for medium-term duration, finding the current yield levels attractive. We expect Asia credit to remain well-supported due to subdued net new supply as issuers continue to access...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2024/asian-fixed-income-april-2024

  • On the Ground in Asia-Monthly Insights: Asian Fixed Income-May 2024

    SHARE THIS We have shifted to a mildly positive stance on overall duration, preferring high-yield markets such as India, Indonesia and the Philippines. We expect Asia credit to remain well-supported due to subdued net new supply as issuers continue to...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2024/asian-fixed-income-may-2024

  • Japan's cash-rich companies: harnessing corporate reforms

    SHARE THIS Japan, a nation of “cash-rich” companies, is undergoing corporate reforms aimed at raising valuation of companies by improving their capital efficiency. The reforms, along with cash-rich companies' historical outperformance and strategic...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2024/japans-cash-rich-companies-harnessing-corporate-reforms-2024

  • Japan’s equity market a hotspot for active investment

    SHARE THIS Japan Equity Investment Director Junichi Takayama explains how active management can help identify opportunities, particularly within the small and mid-cap markets.

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2024/japans-equity-market-a-hotspot-for-active-investment-2024

  • How to wean off a weak yen without fading Japan’s recovery

    SHARE THIS The weak yen has played a key role in Japan’s economic recovery by boosting its corporate profits, gross national income and current account surplus. However, it may be time to consider ways Japan can retain its recovery without help from a...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2024/how-to-wean-off-a-weak-yen-2024

  • What the Fed’s rate cut tells us about current financial conditions

    SHARE THIS The Federal Reserve’s 50 bps rate cut demonstrated the power of financial markets at present. As the markets had already priced in a significant probability of a 50 bps reduction, the Fed could have viewed such conditions as a good time to...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2024/what-the-feds-rate-cut-tells-us-2024

  • Global Investment Committee’s outlook: growth cycle may continue but mind the fatter tails

    SHARE THIS We have upgraded our near-term economic outlook for the US and anticipate Japan's "virtuous circle" to remain intact. Predicting the timing of any cyclical market downturn remains challenging. However, we also highlight heightened tail risks...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2024/gic-outlook-december-2024

  • Trust. Will the Old World Survive the New Regimes?

    SHARE THIS The focus in the media and amongst most analysts has centred around tariffs and a possible fiscal tightening in the USA – although we would argue that on a cash basis the latter is already happening quite aggressively. In some cases, it...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2025/trust-will-the-old-world-survive-the-new-regimes

  • Are Foreign Investors Really Fleeing US Assets?

    SHARE THIS Understandably much of the popular market commentary has centred around the possible “Repatriation Trade” and in particular is has focussed on possible flows out of the UST by foreign investors. There have also been stories of some selling...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2025/are-foreign-investors-really-fleeing-us-assets

  • Amova Asset Management

    SHARE THIS On 1 September 2025, Nikko Asset Management will officially become Amova Asset Management. While our name and branding will evolve, our commitment to clients, investment philosophy and global expertise remain unchanged. We remain a wholly...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/amova-asset-management

  • Financing nature at scale

    SHARE THIS Nature-related risks and opportunities are rising fast on the global investment agenda. Yet for many investors, finding scalable, credible ways to finance biodiversity remains a challenge. Sovereign green bonds may offer one of the most...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2025/2504-financing-nature-at-scale

  • FOMC: projections highlight heightened uncertainty in rate outlook

    SHARE THIS The Fed maintained interest rates at its June meeting, signalling a slightly more positive economic outlook. Despite easing of some risks, uncertainties remain elevated, with inflation still a key concern. FOMC members' varied rate...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2025/fomc-projections-heightened-june-2025

  • Global Investment Committee’s outlook: narrowing growth differentials

    SHARE THIS The GIC assesses that the probability of slower yet positive growth in the US has increased. The GIC anticipates a narrower growth gap between the US and other developed markets, with selective diversification into European and Chinese...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2025/gic-outlook-june-2025

  • QE, It Just Won’t Go Away...

    SHARE THIS The Federal Reserve has finally thrown its weight behind the long-proposed change in what is known as the Supplementary Liquidity Ratio for banks, ostensibly so that the banks will then be able to buy more government bonds.

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2025/qe-just-wont-go-away-june-2025

  • Diversified

    Diversified Conservative Balanced Growth The Nikko AM diversified funds are designed to provide investors with a carefully constructed mix of diversified assets in a manner that aims to both optimise investment returns and minimise the risks of loss....

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/strategies/diversified

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