Briefing: Now is not the time to give up on emerging markets

Wim-Hein Pals

“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!” This classic Al Pacino line has applied to many emerging market investors in recent years. Like Michael Corleone, drawn by the potential offered by bold business opportunities, they have accepted to take higher levels of risks in a quest to obtain better results. However, similarly to the family at the heart of The Godfather saga, the outcome of such bets has often caused a lot of pain.

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Markus Schaen , Senior Fund Manager, MN,
The Netherlands