But demand from emerging economies, the spectre of inflation and scarcity of supply suggest a brighter future
But risks remain. “We need to see the real economy become sustainable," says one fund manager
Firm says demand from advisors played a major role in its decision to return to producing funds
Some fund managers say that Japan, a long-time laggard, is outperforming other Asian countries
One energy fund manager cites the growing demand from China and emerging markets
One dividend and income equity fund manager characterizes the recovery as “two steps forward, one step back”
Many income trusts have converted to corporations in anticipation of taxation method changes in 2011
Managers of high-yield bond funds say the markets are moving back to “more normal” conditions
Some fund managers are positive, but others are hedging their bets by lightening up on equities
Stock markets have recovered some lost ground, but volatility will be the order of the day this year