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BetaShares-Australian ETF Review- May 2017
June 13, 2017-Continued industry growth and inflows into Australian Equities ETFs
The Australian ETF industry recorded another strong month of growth, with total industry FuM at the end of May hitting a new high as the industry nears the $30B mark.
Total industry FUM at month end was $29.0B, with growth of 2.6% or $730M for the month. In a month where the Australian market tumbled, almost all the growth came from net new money, rather than asset appreciation.
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Source: BetaShares
China Holds Firm to $5 Trillion Anchor as Fed, ECB Seek Exit
June 11, 2017--PBOC's assets contracted 3.1% from January-end to March-end
Asset holdings reduction won't continue, economists say
Investors who fret about when and how global central banks will run down their crisis-era balance sheets can be relaxed about the biggest of them all--China's.
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Source: Bloomberg
GST's impact on India's gold market
June 8, 2017--On 1st July, India's labyrinth of taxes will be replaced with a simple, nationwide Goods & Services Tax (GST). This is the biggest fiscal reform since India's liberalisation in the early 1990s.
While gold consumers will face a slightly higher tax rate, and the industry will go through a period of adjustment, we see the net impact on the gold industry as being positive. The gold supply chain should become more transparent and efficient, and the tax reform can boost economic growth, which we see as supporting gold demand.
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Source: World Gold Council
Japan GDP growth revised down to 1%
June 8, 2017--Data defy expectations of upgrade but underlying pace of expansion remains strong.
BetaShares launches Australian Bank Senior Floating Rate Bond ETF
June 6, 2017--We are pleased to announce the launch of the BetaShares Australian Bank Senior Floating Rate Bond ETF (ASX: QPON), the first ETF in Australia to offer exposure to a portfolio of Australian Bank senior floating rate bonds.
QPON aims to provide investors with attractive income paid monthly, along with the diversification benefits and relative capital stability of floating rate notes.
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Source: BetaShares
Weak demand for Shenzhen stock connect even as shares retreat
June 5, 2017-- Quota usage hovers around 5% as cautious investors wait on sidelines
Foreign investors have shown little appetite for Shenzhen-listed stocks available through a new Chinese trading scheme that grants them unprecedented access to mainland shares, as many fund managers remain wary about diving into an expensive and unfamiliar market.
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Source: FT.com
Chinese debt has been downgraded for the first time in almost 30 years
June 2, 2017--Moody's has finally recognized the dangers of instability in China's financial system and economy. This past week, the ratings agency downgraded China's debt one notch from Aa3 to A1.
Although that might not seem like a lot, it's Moody's first downgrade of Chinese debt in almost 30 years; and that is something to take seriously.
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Source: WEF (World Economic Forum)
Renminbi pulls back from six-month high
June 2, 2017--Volume in US dollar-offshore renminbi futures on the Hong Kong Exchange topped 8,600 contracts for the second day in a row on Thursday.
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Source: FT.com
Nikkei 225 breaks above 20,000 for first time since 2015
June 2, 2017--Early Friday morning gains have pushed Japan's Nikkei 225 index over the 20,000-point level for the first time since December 2015.
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Source: FT.com
BetaShares: Geographic lending restrictions could provide scope for lower interest ratesscope for lower interest rates
May 31, 2017--Contrary to the hopes of both the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Federal Treasury, economic growth is off to a bad start in 2017 so far.
Importantly, however, the recent Federal Budget included new powers for the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority to impose geographic-based lending restrictions. If used, these new restrictions could allow scope for the Reserve Bank to further support the economy through lower interest rates later this year if need be, with less risk of further inflaming the already hot Sydney property market.
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Source: BetaShares
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