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China update: Domestic revival gaining traction despite external headwinds

Investors started to turn more positive towards China after the government stepped up support for the economy last September. Domestic developments in artificial intelligence (AI) had also helped to boost market sentiment. But in recent weeks, global markets – including China equities – have been upended with chaotic announcements from the US about trade tariffs on goods imports from around the globe.

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China update: Domestic revival gaining traction despite external headwinds

Investors started to turn more positive towards China after the government stepped up support for the economy last September. Domestic developments in artificial intelligence (AI) had also helped to boost market sentiment. But in recent weeks, global markets – including China equities – have been upended with chaotic announcements from the US about trade tariffs on goods imports from around the globe.
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Management quality: how we identify teams built to last

At FSSA Investment Managers, we invest in businesses we expect to be part of our portfolio for decades to come. That’s why we put such a premium on the quality of management teams, choosing leaders who we believe have the skills to build strong franchises and deliver long-term growth.
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Focusing on quality: the key to our approach in global emerging markets

Many fund managers see high trading volumes and rapid portfolio turnover as evidence of constant re-evaluation and attention to detail. But the FSSA Global Emerging Markets (GEM) strategy favours a more patient, long-term approach, only investing in companies where we have high conviction in their prospects.
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Our views on US tariffs

News about US reciprocal tariffs have rocked global markets, as President Trump announced sweeping import taxes that were far higher and affected a much broader swathe of countries than expected.
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Focused on the fundamentals

Our Asian equity strategies delivered reasonable returns in 2024, and our long-term track record remains solid. Despite the prevailing uncertainty and an uneven recovery across the region, our portfolio holdings were generally resilient.
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Navigating uncertainty

The American economist Frank Knight once observed that uncertainty, unlike risk, cannot be quantified or predicted.
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Where is ASEAN’s middle class?

The promise of the ASEAN region, home to more than 670 million people, has been underpinned by the growing middle classes. But in recent years, investment returns have been disappointing amid weak consumer demand and a K-shaped recovery. Thankfully, we continue to find companies with strong franchises and high-quality management teams which should be resilient in this environment.
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High-quality financials in emerging markets

Our investment philosophy focuses on owning high-quality businesses in emerging markets for long-term wealth creation. We target "structural compounders" with strong management, sustainable models, and competitive advantages.
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What “Value Up”?!

Whilst valuations of many small and mid-cap companies are questionably high, we are being prudent; and we believe there are a number of reasons why India’s premium is well justified.
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