CIO Outlook

2025 CIO Review and Outlook

CIO Sean Taylor reviews a year of strong performance across key Emerging Markets and Asia and looks ahead to robust investment opportunities in 2026.

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Research and Insights

The latest research into Asia and Emerging Markets from our portfolio managers and investment strategists that combine local insight with global perspectives.

COUNTRY UPDATE

What’s Driving South Korea?

Portfolio Manager Sojung Park assesses the outperformance of South Korea’s equity market in 2025 and explores the themes that could support sustainable investment returns.

Fundamentals

Why Go Active in Emerging Markets

Country Update

Is China’s Performance Sustainable?

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Explore the Opportunity

For investors seeking growth and diversification, Asia and Emerging Markets presents a uniquely compelling opportunity. Our range of country-specific to pan-regional and global emerging markets investment solutions provide diverse exposure across sectors, themes and market capitalization.

Active ETFs Designed for Outperformance

We specialize in investing in Emerging Markets. Now available as actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs). Explore

Emerging Markets—Active Management Unlocks Opportunity

As active bottom-up investors, we see three structural growth drivers shaping new opportunities. Read More

Discover That Small Cap Spark

Asian and Emerging Market small caps have the potential to ignite alpha and drive enduring investment performance. Read More

About Us

A focus on Asia and Emerging Markets —and providing compelling investment solutions for our clients—is what we believe distinguishes us among investment managers. Our insights into investment opportunities and risks are backed by proprietary research, a collaborative culture and nearly 30 years of experience.

30-Year Track Record

Our unwavering focus, discipline and track record throughout market cycles have been proven in a variety of market environments for 30 years.

Privately Owned Firm

Matthews is a privately owned firm with significant employee ownership which we believe best aligns our interests with those of our clients.

Active Management

We conduct in-depth, on-the ground fundamental research to identify the most compelling opportunities with portfolios that differ substantially from benchmarks, with high active share.

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