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  • Europe Evolves
  • China and Europe
  • Innovation
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SPOTLIGHT BACK ON EUROPE

Things are heating up again across Europe.
The strong SME community and stabilized political environment
are helping to stimulate the economy.

China and
Europe
  • Europe Evolves
  • China and Europe
  • Innovation
  • Partner in Europe
  • Know our funds

WHAT’S OLD IS NEW
AGAIN

China renews its interest in Europe – since 2010 investments
from China have increased and deepened across many industries.
What do Chinese companies know?

Innovation
  • Europe Evolves
  • China and Europe
  • Innovation
  • Partner in Europe
  • Know our funds

EUROPE IS HOME TO
GREAT IDEAS

Europe is shifting gears, focussing on growth through
innovation by significantly investing in businesses and individuals.
Over the next four years, the EU plans on accelerating growth
and cementing Europe as the innovation hub of the world.

Invesco as your
partner in Europe
  • Europe Evolves
  • China and Europe
  • Innovation
  • Partner in Europe
  • Know our funds

INVESCO AS YOUR
PARTNER IN EUROPE

MALTA

LUXEMBOURG

ROMANIA

These three standout countries’ economies are growing, driven by private consumption

and supported by employment growth and improved services exports in the eurozone.

Source: European Economic Forecast, European Commission, May 2017

SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED
ENTERPRISES (SMEs)

are the backbone of Europe’s economy
_______
SMEs represent 99% of all
businesses in the EU
Since 2012, they have created
around 85% of new jobs
and provided 2/3 of total private
sector employment in the EU
The European SME community is 90m+
greater than the population of Hong Kong,
Singapore and Taiwan combined.
Source: Annual Report on European SMEs 2015/2016 –
SME recovery continues, European Commission, November 2016
Invesco offers a range of European funds with portfolios
covering a wealth of SMEs across industries and countries.
Click to find out more.

FUELING INVESTMENTS
IN AND OUT OF EUROPE

FUELING INVESTMENTS
INTO EUROPE AND VICE-VERSA

Investments started with trade facilitation transactions for technology
and telecom, now targeting advanced manufacturing assets and service sectors.

Investments started with trade facilitation transactions to technology
and telecom and lately changed to mining, utilities and energy acquicsitions.

CHINESE FDI TRANSACTIONS IN THE EU 28 ECONOMIES

CHINESE FDI TRANSACTIONS IN THE EU 28 ECONOMIES

Huge R&D centers have been set up by many Chinese companies within Europe.
Guess where these centers are by connecting the dots.

Yili is China’s leading dairy manufacturer based in Inner Mongolia and delivers to the largest dairy market in the world. Their R&D center is set up in Wageningen, Netherlands and focused on world class milk-cow production, dairy product research and food safety. Yili will also look to Italy for milk sourcing.

Source: USA - China Daily, February 2014.

Huawei is a global leader in telecom and network equipment, IT solutions based in Shenzhen, China. Huawei opened its European Research Institute (ERI) for nextgen network research and development in Leuven, Belgium to further strengthen its partnerships in industry and academia in Europe. They are heavily invested into developing 5G networks in Europe for a fully digitized European Union of the future.

Source: ComputerWeekly.com, May 2015.

BGI – formerly the Beijing Genomics Institute is a leading gene sequencing, drug R&D and pioneer of personalized healthcare with over 5,000 employees based in Shenzhen, China. They opened R&D centers in Copenhagen in 2012 and Prague in 2013, focusing on prenatal genomics and fetal screening to detect chromosome diseases and genetic disorders.

Source: BGI, July 2013.

Changan Automotive is one of the earliest Chinese automakers employing over 50,000 people. In 2006 they opened a design center in Turin, Italy and has an established engineering center in Birmingham supporting engine design, powertrain control and electronics.

Source: Changan, June 2016.

For illustrative purposes and as examples only. There is no guarantee that the securities as mentioned above will be held by Invesco funds and this does not represent a recommendation to buy/sell/hold a security. There is no guarantee that the above securities will be held by any Invesco funds in the future. It must not be seen as investment advice.

Invesco offers a range of European funds with portfolios
invested across industries and countries.
Click to find out more.

THE INNOVATION
STANDARD

EUROPE TO GLOBAL:
INNOVATIVE MULTI-NATIONAL BRANDS

MUSIC SHARING
TECHNOLOGY
Spotify
SoundCloud
Shazam
MUSIC SHARING
TECHNOLOGY
Spotify
SoundCloud
Shazam
ENTERTAINMENT
Angry birds
Candy crush
Minecraft
SUPPLY CHAIN
Skyscanner
H&M
Ikea
SOFTWARE
OpenX
SAP
Sage
PRODUCTS
Dyson
BMW
Airbus
PHARMACEUTICAL
Novartis
GlaxoSmithkline
Roche
PHARMACEUTICAL
Novartis
GlaxoSmithkline
Roche

For illustrative purposes and as examples only. There is no guarantee that the securities as mentioned above will be held by Invesco funds and this does not represent a recommendation to buy/sell/hold a security. There is no guarantee that the above securities will be held by any Invesco funds in the future. It must not be seen as investment advice.

WATCH EASTERN EUROPE & SCANDINAVIA

Up and coming economies are less publicized but are developing a rich community of experienced professionals - countries like Estonia and Czech Republic offer lower operating costs, tax incentives and access to high caliber talent.

The established players in Scandinavian countries such as Finland, Sweden, Denmark have long held enviable positions as technological leaders with explosive talent.

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Invesco offer a range of European funds with portfolios
covering industries and countries deeply invested in innovation.
Click to find out more.

Our local investment teams manage over USD98 billion in assets with more than 330 dedicated investment professionals.

Our largest investment center in Europe is located in Henley-on-Thames (UK) with teams focusing on:

  • Fixed Income
  • Global and regional equities including:
    • UK
    • European
    • Asian
    • Japanese
    • Emerging markets
  • Multi-assets and alternatives

Source: Invesco, as at 31 March 2017

EXPLORE INVESCO’S
EUROPEAN FUNDS

Contact your investment advisor today or visit our website for more information

European fund series:

Investment involves risk. Past performance information is not indicative of future performance. Investors should read the relevant offering document for further details including the risk factors and product features. This website has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission and is issued by Invesco Asset Management Asia Limited (景順投資管理亞洲有限公司). This website is intended for Hong Kong residents only.
Invesco Continental European Small Cap Equity Fund
Invesco Pan European High Income Fund
Invesco Pan European Equity Fund
Invesco Pan European Structured Equity Fund

On your marks, Europe is getting set to thrive! The economy is recovering and businesses are growing again. Find out why.

Privacy Policy
Europe Evolves
  • Europe Evolves
  • China and Europe
  • Innovation
  • Partner in Europe
  • Know our funds

SPOTLIGHT BACK ON EUROPE

Things are heating up again across Europe. The strong SME community and stabilized political environment are helping to stimulate the economy.

China and Europe
  • Europe Evolves
  • China and Europe
  • Innovation
  • Partner in Europe
  • Know our funds

WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN

China renews its interest in Europe – since 2010 investments from China have increased and deepened across many industries. What do Chinese companies know?

Innovation
  • Europe Evolves
  • China and Europe
  • Innovation
  • Partner in Europe
  • Know our funds

EUROPE IS HOME TO GREAT IDEAS

Europe is shifting gears, focussing on growth through innovation by significantly investing in businesses and individuals. Over the next four years, the EU plans on accelerating growth and cementing Europe as the innovation hub of the world.

Invesco as your partner
in Europe
  • Europe Evolves
  • China and Europe
  • Innovation
  • Partner in Europe

INVESCO AS YOUR PARTNER IN EUROPE

Malta

Luxembourg

Romania

These three standout countries’ economies are growing, driven by private consumption and supported by employment growth and improved services exports in the eurozone.
Source: European Economic Forecast, European Commission, May 2017

SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMEs)

_______
are the backbone of Europe’s economy
SMEs represent 99% of all businesses in the EU
Since 2012, they have created around 85% of new jobs
and provided 2/3 of total private sector employment in the EU
The European SME community is 90m+ greater than the population of Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan combined.
Source: Annual Report on European SMEs 2015/2016 - SME recovery continues, European Commission, November 2016

Invesco offers a range of European funds with portfolios covering a wealth of SMEs across industries and countries.

Click to find out more.

FUELING INVESTMENTS IN AND OUT OF EUROPE

Investments started with trade facilitation transactions for technology and telecom, now targeting advanced manufacturing assets and service sectors.

CHINESE FDI TRANSACTIONS IN THE EU 28 ECONOMIES

TOTAL
INVESTMENT:
around US$1,000
mn
TOTAL
INVESTMENT:
around US$46,000
mn
The most active sectors become real estate with $20.3bn (2016) and transport with $18.2bn (2016) through acquisitions or Greenfield investments.
Source: BakerMcKenzie.com, February 2017.

Huge R&D centers have been set up by many Chinese companies within Europe.

YILI
GROUP

Yili is China’s leading dairy manufacturer based in Inner Mongolia and delivers to the largest dairy market in the world. Their R&D center is set up in Wageningen, Netherlands and focused on world class milk-cow production, dairy product research and food safety. Yili will also look to Italy for milk sourcing.

Source: USA - China Daily, February 2014.

HUAWEI

Huawei is a global leader in telecom and network equipment, IT solutions based in Shenzhen, China. Huawei opened its European Research Institute (ERI) for nextgen network research and development in Leuven, Belgium to further strengthen its partnerships in industry and academia in Europe. They are heavily invested into developing 5G networks in Europe for a fully digitized European Union of the future.

Source: ComputerWeekly.com, May 2015.

BGI

BGI – formerly the Beijing Genomics Institute is a leading gene sequencing, drug R&D and pioneer of personalized healthcare with over 5,000 employees based in Shenzhen, China. They opened R&D centers in Copenhagen in 2012 and Prague in 2013, focusing on prenatal genomics and fetal screening to detect chromosome diseases and genetic disorders.

Source: BGI, July 2013.

CHANGAN
AUTOMOTIVE

Changan Automotive is one of the earliest Chinese automakers employing over 50,000 people. In 2006 they opened a design center in Turin, Italy and has an established engineering center in Birmingham supporting engine design, powertrain control and electronics.

Source: Changan, June 2016.

For illustrative purposes and as examples only. There is no guarantee that the securities as mentioned above will be held by Invesco funds and this does not represent a recommendation to buy/sell/hold a security. There is no guarantee that the above securities will be held by any Invesco funds in the future. It must not be seen as investment advice.

Invesco offers a range of European funds with portfolios invested across industries and countries.

Click to find out more.

EUROPE TO GLOBAL: INNOVATIVE MULTI-NATIONAL BRANDS

MUSIC SHARING TECHNOLOGY

Spotify
SoundCloud
Shazam

ENTERTAINMENT

Angry birds
Candy crush
Minecraft

SUPPLY CHAIN

Skyscanner
H&M
Ikea

SOFTWARE

OpenX
SAP
Sage

PRODUCTS

Dyson
BMW
Airbus

PHARMACEUTICAL

Novartis
GlaxoSmithkline
Roche

For illustrative purposes and as examples only. There is no guarantee that the securities as mentioned above will be held by Invesco funds and this does not represent a recommendation to buy/sell/hold a security. There is no guarantee that the above securities will be held by any Invesco funds in the future. It must not be seen as investment advice.

WATCH EASTERN EUROPE & SCANDINAVIA

Up and coming economies are less publicized but are developing a rich community of experienced professionals - countries like Estonia and Czech Republic offer lower operating costs, tax incentives and access to high caliber talent.

The established players in Scandinavian countries such as Finland, Sweden, Denmark have long held enviable positions as technological leaders with explosive talent.

1/3

ESTONIA
is building an ecosystem for start-ups. SKYPE and TRANSFERWISE are two great success stories of local innovation.

With both public and private development funds lending millions of euros, Estonian start-ups have access to global markets and a structure that attracts the best and brightest in Europe.

Source: TheNextSiliconValley.com, February 2016.

2/3

CZECH REPUBLIC

is a top performer among eastern Europe economies having increased its global competiveness since 2013. Czech professionals are some of the most educated in Europe, specializing in industries like

automotive, energy, industrials and health care

Source: Pradec Cross Border Innovations, June 2016.

3/3

Nordic countries register one of the highest rates of digital startups and entrepreneurship in the world, according to a recent European Commission Report.

It is estimated that Sweden has as many tech start-ups as Silicon Valley.

Source: Nordic countries lead EU in digital entrepreneurship, Euroactiv, April 2016.

3/3

Nordic countries register one of the highest rates of digital startups and entrepreneurship in the world, according to a recent European Commission Report.

It is estimated that Sweden has as many tech start-ups as Silicon Valley.

Source: Nordic countries lead EU in digital entrepreneurship, Euroactiv, April 2016.

 
 
ESTONIA
CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK
SWEDEN
FINLAND

Invesco offer a range of European funds with portfolios covering industries and countries deeply invested in innovation.

Click to find out more.

Our local investment teams manage over USD98 billion in assets with more than 330 dedicated investment professionals.

Our largest investment center in Europe is located in Henley-on-Thames (UK) with teams focusing on:

  • Fixed Income
  • Global and regional equities including:
    • UK
    • European
    • Asian
    • Japanese
    • Emerging markets
  • Multi-assets and alternatives

Source: Invesco, as at 31 March 2017

EXPLORE INVESCO’S EUROPEAN FUNDS

Contact your investment advisor today or visit our website for more information

European fund series:

Investment involves risk. Past performance information is not indicative of future performance. Investors should read the relevant offering document for further details including the risk factors and product features. This website has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission and is issued by Invesco Asset Management Asia Limited (景順投資管理亞洲有限公司). This website is intended for Hong Kong residents only.