SHARE THIS The 2007-2008 global financial crisis had a lasting impact on public and private pension funds, as the collapse of Lehman Brothers and massive fraud committed by Wall Street money manager Bernie Madoff placed greater emphasis on fiduciary...
SHARE THIS According to our Global Investment Committee, which concentrates on the intermediate term-view regarding developed markets for pension funds and other long-term investors, 2022 looks to be a challenging, but positive year for risk assets. We...
SHARE THIS Since 2013, Nikko Asset Management’s Foreword™ has been delivering world class insights to institutional investors and advisers across the globe.
SHARE THIS Since 2013, Nikko Asset Management’s Investment Summit has been delivering world class insights to institutional investors and advisers across the globe.
SHARE THIS The Nikko AM New Zealand Equity team is based in Auckland, New Zealand and has three dedicated Australasian Equity Portfolio Managers. The award winning team has cemented its place as one of New Zealand’s leading equity teams.
SHARE THIS We expect Asian credit spreads will tighten gradually over the coming months, supported by a solid rebound in gross domestic product (GDP) growth for most Asian economies in 2021 and stable to slightly better corporate credit fundamentals.
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.
SHARE THIS We explain why corporate earnings in FY21 are expected to begin reflecting recovering confidence among Japanese companies as vaccine rollouts gain momentum. We also look into the BOJ’s trial run for a digital yen and the impact such a...
SHARE THIS The past five years have been the hottest since records began. In the decade to 2020, global surface temperatures were 1.09C higher compared to the pre-industrial era (1850–1900)1. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns...
SHARE THIS This month we focus on A-REITs, which are larger and more liquid relative to their New Zealand peers. One of the sector’s benefits over its New Zealand counterpart is its simple numerical advantage: Australia boasts 34 REITs, which is three...
SHARE THIS New Zealand bonds went through a tough period in August. The rough patch reflects continuing uncertainty, with the bond market undecided about whether it should focus on inflation itself or pay more specific attention to the measures that...
SHARE THIS We are inclined towards Singapore and South Korean government bonds, given their relatively higher sensitivities to stabilising US Treasury yields. In currencies, we see the Singapore dollar continuing to outperform its regional peers.
SHARE THIS Most Asian countries are expected to grow at a slower pace in 2023 than they did in 2022, and fiscal stimulus will no longer be a dominant factor driving growth in the region. We expect monetary policy outlook to persist as the primary...
SHARE THIS Asian local currency bonds are expected to thrive as the region’s central banks end their rate hike cycle on the back of easing inflation. We believe that strong fundamentals, high-quality yields and limited foreign ownership are other...
SHARE THIS We expect macro and corporate credit fundamentals across Asia ex-China to stay resilient with fiscal buffers, although slower economic growth appears to loom over the horizon.
SHARE THIS We increased the overweight to growth assets given that economic data remains resilient against falling inflation and as global central banks lower interest rates. Regarding defensive assets, we have been relatively negative on sovereign...
SHARE THIS Fact Sheet Philosophy The Nikko AM Wholesale Property Fund approaches property investment from a purist standpoint, remaining true to an accurate definition of listed property investment. When forming views emphasis is placed on yield,...
SHARE THIS Fact Sheet Philosophy Nikko AM NZ undertakes an automated rebalancing approach designed to keep the Fund close to its strategic asset allocation (SAA). Nikko AM NZ’s SAA philosophy encompasses the following attributes: An appropriate long...
SHARE THIS Introduction The website accessible via the URL [http://www.nikkoam.co.nz] ("the Site") is operated by Nikko Asset Management New Zealand Limited, a company incorporated and existing under the laws of New Zealand whose registered office is...