Welcome to another insightful episode of Strictly Money, where we explore the vibrant and diverse investment landscape of Asia that could be the key to supercharging your portfolio. Over the past two decades, Asia has proven to be a goldmine for investors, offering some of the most substantial returns in the global market. I speak to Herald van der Linde, the Head of Asia Pacific Equity Strategy at HSBC. As the author of "Asia’s Stock Markets, From the Ground Up," Herald brings unparalleled insights for anyone eyeing the Asian market. We dissect the region's economic landscape, exploring monumental demographic shifts and ground-breaking reforms that make Asia an undeniable powerhouse for growth and diversification. In this episode, we address pressing questions: 🇨🇳 Are China's challenges a thing of the past, paving the way for new opportunities? 🇯🇵 Can Japan replicate its stellar performance from 2023, and what factors contribute to its potential success? 🇮🇳 Is India's stock market overvalued, or is there room for further growth and prosperity? 🇮🇩 Discover why Indonesia emerges as a hotbed for substantial investment potential. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, this episode is packed with valuable insights that could redefine your investment strategy in 2024. Don't forget to subscribe for more valuable insights from industry leaders! _________________ Herald van der Linde, Head of Equity Strategy, Asia-Pacific Herald van der Linde is HSBC's Head of Equity Strategy, Asia-Pacific, based in Hong Kong. Prior to this, he was Deputy Head of Research at HSBC and also worked for 20 years in Indonesia, South Africa and Taiwan in various roles, including analyst, equity strategist, and Taiwan head of research. He holds the CFA designation, speaks seven languages and has a MSc in Macroeconomics. Herald is also an Associate of the Institute of Wine and Spirits and is a certified lecturer for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Asia’s Stock Markets, From the Ground Up LEARN MORE ABOUT BMO ETFS (SPONSOR): https://www.bmo.com/main/personal/investments/etf/ Saijal Patel, CFA, is a former CNBC and BNN journalist and passionate financial wellness advoacate. She's bringing Strictly Money directly to you via YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and whereever you get your podcasts. Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saij-elle/ Follow on X: https://twitter.com/strictlymoneytv Get in touch: https://saijelle.com/contact-us/