EM Equities: Alpha through Equity factors and Active Management - ERP Spain.com - España y América Latina

GUIDO BALTUSSEN, Head of Quantitative Strategies - International, Northern Trust Asset Management Our research reveals that equity factors in emerging markets have been a reliable source of alpha, offering higher returns with lower correlations to developed markets. This indicates that emerging markets are shaped by distinct local conditions, creating unique diversification opportunities for investors. Key topics include: • Companies with robust governance structures and solid financials that tend to better withstand the inherent risks of emerging markets. • Improved data quality in these regions now allows investors to assess environmental, social, and governance factors with greater accuracy. • Adopting a multi-factor approach and prioritising sustainability can help deliver optimal risk-adjusted returns. SEAN TAYLOR, CIO, Matthews Asia Sean’s focus will be the outlook for EM equities in the current geopolitical and economic climate and the need for active management to generate alpha and manage risk in emerging market portfolios. Sean will also highlight how Matthews Asia uses country, sector, and stock selection to navigate risks and achieve success, and how it utilises the full market cap spectrum to drive performance and construct resilient portfolios. ----- Guido Baltussen, PhD, Head Of Quantitative Strategies, International, Northern Trust Asset Management Guido leads international quantitative strategies investments to support the firm’s growth, including quantitative research and innovation, thought leadership, and investment strategy. Sean Taylor, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager, Matthews Asia As CIO, Sean oversees the firm’s investment process and investment professionals and sets the research agenda for the investment team. He manages the firm’s Pacific Tiger, Asia ex Japan Total Return Equity and Emerging Markets Equity Strategies and co-manages the firm’s Emerging Markets ex China Strategy.