Healthy living presents a compelling long-term investment theme, one expert has claimed.
Peter Kirkman, fund manager of the JPM Global Consumer Trends Fund, observed that growing demand for pharmaceuticals in emerging markets mean investing in health and wellness will be paying dividends well beyond the New Year.
"Growth for the healthcare sector is shifting eastwards," commented Mr Kirkman.
"Not only is there a growing population to look after but there is also a lot of catching up to do in terms of understanding the relationship between healthcare spending and productivity."
According to forecasts, emerging markets will contribute 70 per cent of pharmaceutical growth in the next five years.
Meanwhile, Sir Andrew Cahn, chief executive of UK Trade and Investment, observed earlier this week that unless Britain sharpens its performance on skills, regulation and planning rules, it risks losing its position as a leading location for inward investment.
He said the country has "in some ways" become less competitive and needs to run faster just to stand still, the Financial Times reported.
Healthy living represents worthwhile investment
Healthy living represents worthwhile investment
Wed, 05 Jan 2011
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