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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


China approves debt-for-equity swaps

October 11, 2016--The Chinese government has approved a controversial program that will allow struggling companies' bank debt to be swapped for equity, as Beijing moves to address growing concerns over the country's massive debt pile.

The State Council signed off on debt-for-equity swaps, the subject of a fierce policy debate this year, as part of a broader effort to reduce corporate indebtedness in the world's second-largest economy, according to the Financial Times. Chinese companies have accumulated about $18 trillion in debt, an amount equivalent to 170% of gross domestic product.

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Source: chinaeconomicreview.com


BetaShares launches Australia's first global energy companies ETF-ASX: FUEL

October 10, 2016--Weare pleased to announce the launch of Australia's first global energy companies ETF which will trade under the ASX code FUEL.

FUEL provides simple, cost-effective and transparent exposure to the largest companies in the global Energy sector such as Exxon, Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, BP and Total.

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Source: BetaShares


Investors' long wait for Indian exchange listings nears end

October 10, 2016--Regulators have loosened restrictions on investing in bourses.

During a visit to New York last summer to woo US investors, Indian finance minister Arun Jaitley had his sales pitch interrupted at one event by loud complaints from an unhappy fund manager.

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Source: FT.com


Taiwan Stock Exchange and Korea Exchange Expand Ties with Cross-Listed ETFs

October 7, 2016--The move further expands the growing links and cooperation between the two bourses.

The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) and the Korea Exchange (KRX) today announced the cross listing of ETFs tracking the benchmark indices of both markets.

The move further expands the growing links and cooperation between the two bourses. Both ETFs will be the first index-based products to track Korean and Taiwanese securities in each market.

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Source: financemagnates.com


World Bank-Reforms, Investments Could Make South Asia the Next Export Powerhouse

October 6, 2016--With around one million people entering the workforce each month and a growing urban population, South Asia can seize the opportunity to become the next manufacturing and export powerhouse through the right mix of reforms and investments, a new World Bank Group report released today said.

South Asia will be home to more than a quarter of the world's working adults by 2030 and should take advantage of a confluence of positive forces, such as favorable demographics, increasing education levels, growing cities, and rising labor costs in East Asia.

view the South Asia's Turn: Policies to Boost Competitiveness and Create the Next Export Powerhouse

Source: World Bank


IMF-Asia Still Growth Champion, But Must Watch Its Step

October 6, 2016--Asia still outperforms global economy, near-term outlook remains strong
Main risks: sluggish global output, weak trade growth, external financing environment
Policies should support more balanced growth and bolster resilience

Asia continues to lead global growth and its economy is projected to expand by about 5.4 percent this year and the next, said the IMF.

view the IMF Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook Update:Asia: Maintaining Robust Growth amid Heightened Uncertainty October 2016

Source: IMF


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