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| David Chang, Regional Head, Greater China, Franklin Templeton Investments (Asia) Limited, participating at the marcus evans Institutional Investors APAC Summit 2012, discusses how institutional investors can emerge stronger from the recent financial crisis. |
London, Oct 23, 2012 - (ACN Newswire) - Investment strategies can be better formed when institutional investors better know themselves, says David Chang, Regional Head, Greater China, Franklin Templeton Investments (Asia) Limited. The risk management process and asset allocation depend on the investor's risk appetite, individual capabilities that exist within their company, as well as their investment objectives, he adds.
From an investment management organisation's perspective at the upcoming marcus evans Institutional Investors APAC Summit 2012, in Macao, China, 29 - 31 October, David Chang gives his views on what institutional investors should look for when forming a partnership with asset managers.
- What should institutional investors in Asia target to achieve better returns?
Before making any decisions, investors should first know themselves, their risk appetite, investment horizons and capabilities. These answers will determine the way they invest. If they have a larger appetite for risk, the profile of the products they choose to invest in can also be proportionately higher. The amount of time that they are able to hold the investments will determine the investment horizon. A longer investment time frame means that asset classes with a longer investment horizon can be selected, such as private equity funds.
Understanding the extent of their own capabilities will establish if asset allocation can be done in-house through internal expertise or if this should be outsourced to professional fund managers.
- How can they emerge stronger from the financial crisis?
Institutional investors should keep on top of the situation and not be overly influenced by daily headlines in the media. If they remain calm and lean on their investment advisors, they should not feel the blow of the crisis on a large scale. The partnership between the two should ideally be built on trust, in good and bad times, so that if bumps are met along the way, investors will immediately know that valuable advice is at hand to steer them through choppy waters.
- What should institutional investors look for in asset managers?
Ideally, the appointed asset manager should follow a disciplined investment process and have strong global capabilities, specialised skill sets and resources on the ground. Asset managers need to have worked in the field for a number of years and have a good track record. Investors need to choose the people who have the proven expertise to do what is right for their investments.
- Is there any further advice you would like to give?
Investors who are looking to invest in alternative assets should be prepared to do the necessary due diligence because some products in the alternatives space can be relatively difficult to understand compared to traditional asset classes. Investors must also be cautious of the risks they undertake and ensure they rely on managers who have established and robust risk management frameworks in place.
Institutional Investors APAC Summit 2012
This unique forum will take place at the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, Macao, China, 29 - 31 October 2012. Offering much more than any conference, exhibition or trade show, this exclusive meeting will bring together esteemed industry thought leaders and solution providers to a highly focused and interactive networking event. The Summit includes visionary presentations and interactive forums on
the macroeconomics of market disruptions, the regulatory reform after the financial crisis and investigating the Chinese bubble to reveal opportunities for risk mitigation and growth. For more information please send an email to info@marcusevanscy.com or visit the event website at www.iiapacsummit.com/DavidChangInterview.
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About Franklin Templeton Investments (Asia) Limited
Franklin Templeton Investments (Asia) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN], a global investment management organisation operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments provides global and domestic investment management solutions managed by its Franklin, Templeton and Mutual Series investment teams. The San Mateo, CA-based company has more than 60 years of investment experience and over US$749.9 billion in assets under management as of 30 September 2012. www.franklintempleton.com.hk.
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