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STOXX expands its footprint in Asia
November 22, 2017--STOXX Ltd., the operator of Deutsche Boerse Group's index business, and a leading global provider of innovative and tradable index concepts, is expanding its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region as smart beta strategies are gaining the interest of Asian investors. A passive index fund-with the iSTOXX MUTB Asia/Pacific Quality Dividend 100 Index as underlying-has been issued by Yuanta Securities Investment Trust Company recently.
In its initial weeks of subscription, the fund raised more than US$100 million, a clear sign of the appetite of local investors for smart beta strategies. STOXX has already co-developed six index concepts together with Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp. (MUTB). In July 2016 STOXX, Yuanta and MUTB had signed a memorandum of understanding to expand the smart beta footprint in Taiwan and beyond. "A key pillar of our Asian expansion is the cooperation with strong partners such as Yuanta and MUTB. Working with local partners helps us to understand precisely the expectations of regional investors when creating new concepts. Our expertise in factor and thematic strategies allow us to address the rising sophistication among Asian investors looking to diversify beyond the traditional country exposure indices. Our strong commitment to the region is underlined by the expansion of our local sales force in Hong Kong," said Matteo Andreetto, chief executive officer, STOXX Limited.
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Source: STOXX
State Bank of India Plans to Pilot Test Blockchain-based Smart Contracts
November 22, 2017--The State Bank of India (SBI) plans to beta test a Blockchain-based smart contracts system that was developed by the BankChain consortium in December 2017.
The consortium, which was launched in February, is composed of 27 banks that aim to develop Blockchain solutions for the banking industry in the country.
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Source: cointelegraph.com
Hong Kong's Hang Seng breaks through 30,000 points, hits decade high
November 22, 2017--Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index broke through the 30,000 point-mark on Wednesday for the first time in 10 years, amid signs Chinese investors are stepping up buying Hong Kong blue chips such as Tencent. China stocks also rose.
The Hang Seng Index rose 0.9 percent to 30,087.73 points. Chinese H-shares listed in Hong Kong rose 1.21 percent to 12,018.56.
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Source: Reuters
Govt raises Rs 14,500 crore from Bharat 22 ETF; issue subscribed 4 times
November 20, 2017--The government on Monday said Rs 8,000 crore Bharat 22 Electronic Traded Fund (ETF) has been subscribed by four times, following which it has raised the issue size to Rs 14,500 crore.
The issue received highest subscription for any new fund offer (NFO) in the history of Indian mutual fund industry.
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Source: The Economic Times
Hang Seng Indexes Launches Three Stock Connect Hong Kong Indexes
November 20, 2017--Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited ("Hang Seng Indexes") today launched three indexes
specifically designed for the southbound trading link of the Stock Connect Scheme, namely
the Hang Seng SCHK HK Companies Index, the Hang Seng SCHK Mainland China
Companies Index and the Hang Seng SCHK ex-AH Companies Index.
The universe of the three new indexes covers investable stocks under the southbound trading
link of the Stock Connect Scheme. Additional screenings are adopted to enhance tradability,
making these indexes investable references for investors and product issuers in mainland
China. The first two indexes offer investors references for the performance of Hong
Kong-listed companies with different geographical business focuses, while the Hang Seng
SCHK ex-AH Companies Index tracks companies only listed in Hong Kong, providing
relevant benchmarks for southbound trading investors in the Mainland.
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Source: Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited
BetaShares launches first Australian Hybrids Active ETF (ASX: HBRD)
November 20, 2017--We are pleased to announce the launch of Australia's first Active ETF that invests in hybrids-the BetaShares Active Australian Hybrids Fund (managed fund) (ASX: HBRD).
BetaShares' HBRD helps investors access a diversified portfolio of hybrids while seeking to minimise potential downside risk associated with owning hybrids directly.
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Source: BetaShares
Will the renminbi ever really be a reserve currency?
November 20, 2017--China's quest to internationalise the renminbi began in Hong Kong over a decade ago.
But how close is the renminbi to becoming a true reserve currency, and one day even challenging the almighty US dollar?
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Source: FT.com
Mutual fund advisers earning commission from AMCs may not give you the best advice
November 20, 2017--With a series of reforms, Sebi has gradually ushered in transparency in mutual fund investing and the advisory business.
Introduction of direct mutual fund plans, requirement of investment advisers to be registered with Sebi, and disclosure of commissions are some of the steps in this direction.
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Source: The Economic Times
Australia: IMF Staff Concluding Statement of the 2017 Article IV Mission-Completing the Transition and Renewing the Foundation for Future Growth
November 19, 2017--With stronger global growth and a boost from infrastructure investment, conditions for a pickup in growth seem in place.
The growth pickup is likely to be modest, with low wage growth weighing on household incomes and consumption.
Sustained increases in inflation should emerge once the economy has been at full employment for some time.
Securing the return to full employment and inflation objectives durably will require continued macroeconomic policy support.
Prudential policies are lowering risks to the financial sector from housing market imbalances and high household debt. Continued efforts at strengthening housing supply in major metropolitan areas are needed for broad housing affordability.
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Source: IMF
New dollar backed currency USC--combining stability with security and efficiency
November 17, 2017--Recently, blockchain company Coinfix revealed its US dollar backed digital currency called USC, based on smart contract issuance.
Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies, it has a 1:1 exchange for the dollar.
Coinfix is a project aimed at creating stable digital assets. It is based on the blockchain network of Achain, and is dedicated to helping global users solve the problem of convenient circulation of valuable assets.
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Source: Coinfix