Foreword | Issue 67 | 3rd Quarter 2023
DID YOU KNOW? RESERVE CURRENCY
A reserve currency occupies a privileged position within the global financial landscape. It denotes a currency that numerous countries and central banks maintain in substantial quantities as a component of their foreign exchange reserves.
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THE FOORD FLEX INCOME FUND TURNS ONE
Foord’s fixed interest product suite has now reached its one-year anniversary. The funds have gained good traction with retail and institutional investors alike. Portfolio manager FARZANA BAYAT takes a closer look at the Foord Flex Income Fund — the flagship of the fixed interest product range.
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WILL THE DOLLAR REMAIN THE GLOBAL RESERVE CURRENCY?
De-dollarisation has become a trending geopolitical topic after the perceived weaponization of the greenback as a tool to sanction Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. Portfolio manager RASHAAD TAYOB suggests that the threat of de-dollarisation is an underappreciated risk given the speed at which geopolitical shifts are materialising.
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THEMATIC INVESTING — NAVIGATING THE INVESTMENT LANDSCAPE
In the dynamic world of investing, identifying and capitalising on emerging themes can be key to long-term investment success. While change often creates near-term noise, LINDA EEDES writes that it also creates opportunities for patient, forward-thinking investors.
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THE FOORD ASIA EX-JAPAN FUND EXPLAINED
Asia offers a diverse matrix of fast-growing, emerging-market investment opportunities — although not without risk. In 2021, Foord Singapore launched the Foord Asia ex-Japan Fund to offer investors bespoke access to this dynamic market. Portfolio manager JC XUE delves into the fund’s genesis, strategy and performance.
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FEZEKA PROGRAMME FOR GENDER DIVERSITY IN ASSET MANAGEMENT
The Fezeka Graduate Programme is a graduate readiness programme for black women looking to enter the asset management industry. Foord has partnered with a select group of investment firms to deliver this exciting initiative. Director BRENDAN AFRICA takes a closer look at the programme.
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MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL
We summarise the market movements for the latest quarter.
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