Emerging markets the place to be-advisers

Of 400 financial advisers taking part in a survey by Skandia, a resounding 82% believe the overseas equity sector is where the best investment opportunities lie over the next six months. Furthermore, advisers predict a boom-time for emerging markets - the sector tops the table with 41% of advisers thinking this area offers the best returns, followed by Asia Pacific equities (20%) and North American equities (11%). The increasing appetite for overseas equities coincides with a downturn in sentiment towards the property, cash and fixed interest sectors, with few advisers (8%) thinking t...