Asian investors optimistic for 2010

Laura Miller
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Nearly half of Singapore investors are positive about future investment prospects, research by Friends Provident International (FPI) suggests.

Almost half (47%) believed investment opportunities have improved compared to six months ago. Results from the Singapore Investor Insight Survey of Singaporeans and Singapore residents with more than US$50,000 suggest optimism will continue into 2010, with 41% believing opportunities will improve over the next six months. Of those surveyed, almost 80% said they would be willing to accept risk if the opportunity to make money presented itself. Almost half (48%) also believe current uncertainty in the markets should not deter them from following their investment plans. Chris Gill,...

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