Export-focused EMs under threat from tech?

Emerging markets dependent on exports may see developments such as 3D printing challenge their economic models, argues Paul Krake, founder of investment advisory firm View from the Peak. He spoke of the particular challenges facing China as a result of the march of technology, during a panel titled ‘Is the emerging market story over?’ at Asia’s Independent Research Summit in Hong Kong last week. China's largest banks are all state-controlled and receive state funding. While loca…