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ETFGI reports assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed in Asia Pacific ex-Japan reached a new record of 132 billion US dollars at the end of Q3 2016
October 21, 2016--ETFGI, the leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, today reported assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed in Asia Pacific ex-Japan reached a new record of US$132 billion at the end of Q3 2016.
Net flows gathered by ETFs/ETPs in September were US$6.46 Bn, according to preliminary data from ETFGI's September 2016 global ETF and ETP industry insights report.
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Source: ETFGI
SGX Welcomes The Listing Of Phillip SGX APAC Dividend Leaders REIT ETF
October 20, 2016--Singapore Exchange (SGX) today welcomed the listing of Phillip SGX APAC Dividend Leaders REIT Exchange Traded Fund ("ETF")issued and managed by Phillip Capital Management (Phillip Capital).
This marks the first physically replicated (cash-based) REIT ETF listed on SGX, as well as Phillip Capital's maiden ETF issue.
This listing is also significant as the ETF is tracking an index created by SGX Index Edge, underscoring SGX’s index engineering and customization capabilities.
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Source: Singapore Exchange (SGX)
As regulators prepare to launch Hong Kong-Shenzhen Stock Connect, investors weigh risks
October 19, 2016--An electronic trading link connecting the stock exchanges of Shenzhen and Hong Kong-known as the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Stock Connect-began its trial on Monday, setting the stage for a formal launch sometime before Christmas.
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Source: mlexfs-core.com
China-National Economy Grew Steadily with Progress Made and Quality Improved in the First Three Quarters of 2016
October 19, 2016--In the first three quarters of 2016, in face with the complicated and challenging domestic and external conditions, under the leadership of the Central Party Committee and the State Council, all regions and departments earnestly implemented the new concepts of development, actively accommodated and led the new normal, adhered to the general working guideline of making progress while maintaining stability, appropriately expanded the aggregate demand, unswervingly advanced the supply-side structural reform, steered to the positive development anticipation and accelerated the fostering of new drivers.
As a result, the national economy grew steadily with progress made and quality improved. The general performance was better than expected.
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Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China
Hang Seng Indexes Licenses E Fund to Use Hang Seng Composite SmallCap Index as Basis for LOF
October 17, 2016--Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited ("Hang Seng Indexes") has licensed the Hang Seng Composite SmallCap Index ("HSSI") to E Fund Management Company Limited ("E Fund")to serve as the underlying index for the creation of a listed open-ended fund ("LOF").
The LOF was issued on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange today.
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Source: Hang Seng Indexes
Eight More Products Added to Taiwan's ETF Universe in October 2016
October 17, 2016--'Cathay DJIA ETF' and 'Cathay DJIA Inverse 1X ETF' adds to rapidly growing market with AUM of NT$249.5 billion (US$7.92 billion) as of 14 Oct 2016
The ETF universe available on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) has expanded rapidly in October. Since the beginning of the month, eight ETFs have listed on the Taiwan capital market, including the 'Cathay DJIA ETF' and 'Cathay DJIA Inverse 1X ETF', which listed today in Taipei.
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Source: Taiwan Stock Exchange
China debt dilemma: five things to look out for in Q3 GDP
October 17, 2016--Economic stability is paramount as Beijing focuses on reining in runaway corporate borrowing
On Wednesday China's National Bureau of Statistics will report its latest quarterly estimate for economic growth, which has stabilised after the world's second-largest economy was rocked by a dual market and currency crisis in January.
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Source: FT.com
India's gold investment evolution-Indian Gold Coin: An introduction to branded gold coins
October 12, 2016--Gold coins are intrinsic to gold demand, not just in India, but across the world. In most countries that have an affinity with gold however, that relationship is symbolised by a sovereign gold coin.
These coins foster domestic demand, but they are also widely exported, encouraging economic growth and driving brand awareness overseas.
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Source: World Gold Council
SZSE Releases Rules on Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program
October 12, 2016--On September 30, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) formally released eight sets of rules governing the upcoming Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect program, including the Measures for the Implementation of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program, the Guidelines on the Management of Investor Suitability for Hong Kong Connect,
the Mandatory Provisions for the Risk Disclosure Statement for Hong Kong Connect Trading, the Mandatory Provisions for the Client Agreement for Hong Kong Connect, the Circular on Information Disclosure by Listed Companies and Relevant Issues under Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, the Guidelines on the Implementation of HKSCC Participation in Online Voting, and the revised Detailed Implementation Rules on Online Voting at Shareholders' General Meetings and SZSE Trading Rules.
BetaShares Australian ETF Review-September 2016
October 11, 2016--The Australian exchange traded fund industry once again hit an all-time high for funds under management in September, building on positive growth recorded for the last few months.
The industry ended the month at $24.1B, which included strong growth of approx. $530m for the month (2% growth). This month's result was particularly strong when considering that the Australian sharemarket was flat and that global sharemarkets fell.
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Source: BetaShares