Rebound brings Japan sector back in favour

Asian region regains investor confidence after sharp falls, supported by continuing growth and Chinese fiscal stimulus boosting sector's economy

The IMA Asia Pacific ex Japan sector has returned to favour with investors as the region’s stock markets rebound strongly from the sharp falls seen during the financial crisis. Driven by the continual growth in Asian economies, the region has also been boosted by the Chinese government’s huge fiscal stimulus, which supported its manufacturing and export sectors. In July, Asia ex Japan was one of the highest-selling IMA sectors, with sales net retail sales of £250.7m second only to the £ Corporate Bond classification. First State’s Asia Pacific Leaders and Asia Pacific funds, manage...