Chinese stocks, emerging market debt see large inflows in February, says IIF
  • March 13, 2025

Chinese stocks, emerging market debt see large inflows in February, says IIF

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Foreigners added nearly $16 billion to their emerging market portfolios in February, with investors loading up on Chinese stocks as well as debt across developing economies, a report from a finance trade group said on Thursday. Chinese stocks sucked in $11.2 billion, but selling elsewhere meant emerging market equity portfolios saw a net outflow of $2.1 billion last month. The picture was the reverse in fixed income, where Chinese bonds posted a $15.1 billion outflow even as emerging market debt elsewhere raked in $33.2 billion.

Novo Nordisk Skeptic Finally Upgrades Stock After Drop From Peak
  • March 13, 2025

Novo Nordisk Skeptic Finally Upgrades Stock After Drop From Peak

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Europe's top money managers start to bring defence stocks in from the cold
  • March 13, 2025

Europe's top money managers start to bring defence stocks in from the cold

European asset managers are reconsidering their policies on investing in defence, under pressure from clients and some politicians to loosen restrictions and help fund the continent's race to re-arm. Under European Union rules, a number of funds badged as sustainable need to ensure their investments 'Do No Significant Harm'. Many have avoided the sector entirely, with even engine maker Rolls Royce and Airbus, which has a big commercial aviation division, judged off limits.

Wall Street powerhouse BNY takes minority stake in EquiLend
  • March 13, 2025

Wall Street powerhouse BNY takes minority stake in EquiLend

The securities lending industry enables investors to borrow and lend stocks, bonds and other assets to facilitate liquidity management and trading strategies. Major banks, asset managers and hedge funds rely on securities lending to optimize portfolio returns and meet regulatory capital requirements. EquiLend is partly owned by some of Wall Street's biggest heavyweights, including Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.