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With
the Iraq War and SARS dominating the news, how are the people
of Asia managing their money and what effect is this 'bad'
news having on their confidence levels?
Compared to three
months ago?
- Do you feel more concerned about your personal financial
situation now?
- Have your spending habits changed?
- What about larger purchases?
- Has your attitude to investing money changed?
- When do you expect to see an improvement in the general
economic situation
Concern about
financial situation…
Overall 70% are more concerned
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OPTIMISTS
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PESSIMISTS
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Australia 54.2%
Japan 34.6%
Vietnam 43.2%
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China 65.7%
Japan 34.6% Hong Kong 78.1%
Vietnam 43.2% India 77.1%
Indonesia 88.9%
Malaysia 87.5%
Pakistan 66.7%
Philippines 87.2%
Singapore 75%
Taiwan 75%
Thailand 67.6%
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Heavily SARS
affected countries with significant Muslim populations
appear to be the most concerned
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Have spending
habits changed?
…. going out and
socialising less
….spending more on
groceries
Have intentions
to spend money on holidays changed?
What are they
still intending to buy?
Attitudes to
investment…..
Attitudes to
investment…..
Base question: Continue
with same level of investment
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BULLS
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BEARS |
Shares
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Indonesia 33%
Vietnam 48.6%
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India 15.2%
China 15.2%
Philippines 15.4%
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Managed Funds
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Thailand 33.8%
Taiwan 32.5%
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Malaysia 4.2%
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| Property |
Australia
47%
China 41.4%
Indonesia 48.1%
Vietnam 59.5%
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Taiwan 15%
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| Insurance
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China 54.5%
Hong Kong 58.3%
Indonesia 70.4%
Malaysia 79.2%
Singapore 60%
Philippines 61.5%
Singapore 59.6%
Taiwan 67.5%
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Taiwan 15%
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Strong
confidence in Insurance across the region
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When do you expect
improvement in the general economy?
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