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\u201cThe investment environment is not that bad,\u201d says Dr. M. F Chan of Noble Apex Advisors Ltd. \u201cEvery industry faces challenges and the key is to overcome them with more ingenuity, hard work and adaptability. Complaining isn\u2019t a solution. Yes, we\u2019ve been through a\u00a0lot but there is plenty of money around. Investors will find that bonds and equity markets thrive on liquidity so we in a sense are in an asset inflation scenario. Given the current state, most assets will appreciate. I\u2019d say, there\u2019s no point hoarding cash.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\nChan prefers equities to bonds expecting US markets to perform well (around the 10% annual mark) when compared to Europe and Japan. That\u2019s acceptable considering Europe is borderline bankrupt and Japan\u2019s dealing with an aging population, lack of new industries and technology to attract foreign investors. <\/span><\/p>\nIn Hong Kong, investor\u2019s favourite vehicle \u2013 the property market \u2013 will keep climbing, Chan says citing an imbalance between supply and demand. <\/span><\/p>\n\u201cCurrently, there are less than 20,000 new flats being launched each year. When you map that against the increase in population and the shortfall we had over the past ten years, you clearly see the shortage,\u201d he says. \u201cThere is no way for the property prices to come down unless we are faced with a recession. We expect prices to rise by at least 10% over the coming year.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nFurther Afar <\/span><\/h3>\n\u201cGiven various reasons, many Hong Kongers are looking overseas for investment opportunities and lifestyle options. Countries like Canada, Australia and America are offering better returns and capital gains and more value in terms of lifestyle. These countries welcome foreign investment and investors from China and Hong Kong are showing increasing interest. At Noble Apex, we offer investors a one-stop-shop providing investment advise and direct opportunity to purchase quality property overseas.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\nWhich are the stronger markets and why? The US has been strong since the financial tsunami, the UK is still attractive as Canada and Australia\u2019s Sydney is stealing the limelight. Closer to home, Shanghai and Beijing will grow given the pace of urbanization and the interest from the expanding affluent class.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDays Ahead <\/span><\/h3>\nChan says: \u201cAt Noble Apex, we\u2019ve stayed true to our name \u2013 we don\u2019t encourage speculation but rather prudent portfolio management using our experience, knowledge and resources to benefit our clients. That\u2019s our asset management arm. Aside, we offer a wide range of insurance-related services whereby we help you get the best solutions to meet your needs. We also cater to individuals looking for estate planning, trust services, asset preservation and comprehensive financial planning solutions. We are now looking at the institutional investors markets to offer our expertise in the greater China markets.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cWe are also looking with interest at the local property market and expect it to stay firm. The new HK-Zhuhai-Macau bridge is expected to bring in more people and unless the government increases public and private housing, there will be no fall in the prices.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\nAsked about the bullion market, Chan cites a correction as the reason for the recent fall in gold prices. \u201cNothing rises forever but gold may well cross the USD1500 per ounce mark by end of next year, given that we are still seeing asset inflation\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cThe investment environment is not that bad,\u201d says Dr. M. F Chan of Noble Apex Advisors Ltd. \u201cEvery industry faces challenges and the key is to overcome them with more ingenuity, hard work and adaptability. Complaining isn\u2019t a solution. Yes, we\u2019ve been through a\u00a0lot but there is plenty of money around. Investors will find that bonds and equity markets thrive on liquidity so we in a sense are in an asset inflation scenario. Given the current state, most assets will appreciate. I\u2019d say, there\u2019s no point hoarding cash.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\nChan prefers equities to bonds expecting US markets to perform well (around the 10% annual mark) when compared to Europe and Japan. That\u2019s acceptable considering Europe is borderline bankrupt and Japan\u2019s dealing with an aging population, lack of new industries and technology to attract foreign investors. <\/span><\/p>\n In Hong Kong, investor\u2019s favourite vehicle \u2013 the property market \u2013 will keep climbing, Chan says citing an imbalance between supply and demand. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cCurrently, there are less than 20,000 new flats being launched each year. When you map that against the increase in population and the shortfall we had over the past ten years, you clearly see the shortage,\u201d he says. \u201cThere is no way for the property prices to come down unless we are faced with a recession. We expect prices to rise by at least 10% over the coming year.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cGiven various reasons, many Hong Kongers are looking overseas for investment opportunities and lifestyle options. Countries like Canada, Australia and America are offering better returns and capital gains and more value in terms of lifestyle. These countries welcome foreign investment and investors from China and Hong Kong are showing increasing interest. At Noble Apex, we offer investors a one-stop-shop providing investment advise and direct opportunity to purchase quality property overseas.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n Which are the stronger markets and why? The US has been strong since the financial tsunami, the UK is still attractive as Canada and Australia\u2019s Sydney is stealing the limelight. Closer to home, Shanghai and Beijing will grow given the pace of urbanization and the interest from the expanding affluent class.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Chan says: \u201cAt Noble Apex, we\u2019ve stayed true to our name \u2013 we don\u2019t encourage speculation but rather prudent portfolio management using our experience, knowledge and resources to benefit our clients. That\u2019s our asset management arm. Aside, we offer a wide range of insurance-related services whereby we help you get the best solutions to meet your needs. We also cater to individuals looking for estate planning, trust services, asset preservation and comprehensive financial planning solutions. We are now looking at the institutional investors markets to offer our expertise in the greater China markets.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe are also looking with interest at the local property market and expect it to stay firm. The new HK-Zhuhai-Macau bridge is expected to bring in more people and unless the government increases public and private housing, there will be no fall in the prices.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n Asked about the bullion market, Chan cites a correction as the reason for the recent fall in gold prices. \u201cNothing rises forever but gold may well cross the USD1500 per ounce mark by end of next year, given that we are still seeing asset inflation\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nFurther Afar <\/span><\/h3>\n
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