Trump is the biggest geo-political risk to global economy: Nick Pollard

The MD (Asia Pacific) of the CFA Institute also said India was well placed among emerging markets

Trump’s unpredictability and his break with established “norms” pose a risk to the global economy, says NICK POLLARD, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, CFA Institute. In an interview with Ashley Coutinho, Pollard says India appears better placed than most emerging markets because of its growth potential, the government’s reforms measures and robust macro-fundamentals. Edited excerpts:

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