Asia ESG fund flows plummet in first quarter

May 7, 2024--Strong inflows to Taiwan's sustainable vehicles help offset heavy outflows from Hong Kong and Singapore
There were "subdued" flows in sustainable funds in Asia excluding Japan and China in the first quarter of the year, recording a 63 per cent decline from a revised $1.7bn in net new money chalked up during the previous quarter.

Sustainable open-ended and exchange traded funds in the Asia ex-Japan, ex-China region posted $622mn in net inflows in the three months to the end of March, Morningstar’s Global Sustainable Fund Flows report shows.

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2024 Marks Breakout Year for China's ETF Market with Unprecedented Growth

January 10, 2025-- China's ETF market demonstrated exceptional performance in 2024, with notable returns and substantial growth in assets under management. According to Wind, the average return of A-share ETFs (excl. ETFs launched in 2024) reached 11.36% for the year by December 31, and the total size of A-share ETF market reached USD 508 billion, a net increase of USD 223 billion from year-begin.

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China's Economy Has Not Peaked

January 7, 2025--Chinese policymakers should allow for a more market-driven allocation of land, money, and labor.
Summary
China's GDP is growing. Youth unemployment is down. And the property-market crisis is moderating. But the economy's dynamism is missing.

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