Market Outlook for 2019

The participating asset management companies are: PIMCO, Amundi and Aberdeen.

Synopsis

The entire financial market for 2018 has been a turbulent year for many investors, with several negative events such as geopolitical turmoil, the gradual rate hike in the United States and the ongoing trade wars.

How would 2019 turn out to be and are you prepared for it?

The representatives from the fund houses will share with you the following:

• PIMCO: The global economy appears set for a readjustment after 10 years of sustained expansion following the financial crisis, and recent events make it amply clear that it does not take a recession to create turmoil in financial markets. Hear from PIMCO, on where they currently find opportunities and how they can help clients navigate this challenging environment through their flexible multi-sector fixed income strategies
  
  
• Amundi: With late cycle features continuing to materialize and a higher level of vulnerability developing due to the uncertain geopolitical backdrop, 2019 will require investors to embrace a more prudent approach, despite the benign global economic outlook. Find out from Amundi if it is time for investors to focus on capital preservation, risk diversification and sustainability of future returns.
  
  
• Aberdeen: In 2018, China equities was one of the worst performer globally, with worries about China's trade war with the United States, slowing economic growth and impact of deleveraging. Join Aberdeen as they evaluate China's potential and discuss how investors can position themselves in the China A-Share market, which admittedly is not for the faint-hearted but undoubtedly brimming with opportunities.