Investor interest in frontier markets increasing, says Jamie Allsopp

New Star's Jamie Allsopp believes investor interest in ‘frontier markets' has increased as they have ...

New Star’s Jamie Allsopp believes investor interest in ‘frontier markets’ has increased as they have become more politically and economically stable. He said frontier markets can offer high-growth potential and potentially low correlation with developed markets. “Africa is a good example,” he said. “Having neglected the continent for many years in favour of the more established emerging markets such as China and the countries of Eastern Europe, investors are beginning to recognise its untapped potential. “$446m was invested in African funds in 2007, more than double the amount in the...