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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.
BetaShares Weekly Newsletter-Frankly it could be dear if you don't give a damn-the value of franking credit
October 5, 2016--Franking credits are important to keep in mind when thinking about your investments, and in particular, when it comes to tax time.
BetaShares Account Manager, David Whitby, investigates franking credits using a practical example from one of our most popular strategies, the BetaShares Australian Dividend Harvester Fund (managed fund) (HVST).
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Source: BetaShares
World Bank: Stable Growth Outlook for East Asia & Pacific in 2016-18
October 4, 2016--Report recommends cautious macroeconomic management to reduce vulnerabilities while pursuing policies to sustain inclusive growth over the medium term
Growth in developing East Asia and Pacific is expected to remain resilient over the next three years, according to a new World Bank report.
However, the region still faces significant risks to growth, and countries need to take measures to reduce financial and fiscal vulnerabilities.
view the World Bank East Asia and Pacific Economic Update
Source: World Bank
Shanghai Exchange poised to take Pakistan bourse stake
October 3, 2016--Move would mark Chinese exchange's first overseas investment and bolster China-Pakistan ties
The Shanghai Stock Exchange is in pole position to buy a stake in Pakistan's bourse, in a move that would mark the Chinese exchange's first overseas investment and bolster financial ties with one of China's closest partners.
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Source: FT.com
Philippine Economic Update (October 2016): Outperforming the Region and Managing the Transition
October 3, 2016--October 3, 2016--STORY HIGHLIGHTS
The Philippines has emerged as one of the most dynamic economies in the East Asia region in the first half of 2016.
The economic outlook is optimistic, with risks tilted to the upside.
Enhancing the inclusiveness of growth is a priority of the new administration.
Economic and policy developments
The Philippines has emerged as one of the most dynamic economies in the East Asia region. Despite a challenging global economic environment, the Philippine economy has grown at a rapid pace over the past five years, supported by sound macroeconomic fundamentals and a highly competitive workforce.
view the World Bank Philippine economic update:outperforming the region and managing the transition report
Source: World Bank
South Asia Consolidates Top Growth Spot, Needs to Ignite Private Investment to Stay on Track
Economic growth expected to gradually accelerate to 7.3 percent in 2017 from 7.1 percent in 2016
October 3, 2016--South Asia has defied a sluggish world economy and solidified its lead as the fastest growing region in the world in 2016, a new World Bank report said today. Led by solid performance in India, economic growth is expected to gradually accelerate from 7.1 percent in 2016 to 7.3 percent in 2017.
According to the twice-a-year, South Asia Economic Focus, the region remains a global growth hotspot and has proven resilient to external headwinds such as China's slowdown, uncertainty around stimulus policy in advanced economies, and slowing remittances. The main challenges remain domestic, and include policy uncertainty as well as fiscal and financial vulnerabilities.
view the South Asia Economic Focus, Fall 2016:Investment Reality Check
Source: World Bank
WEF-India's growth is outpacing China's. Here's how they did it
September 28, 2016--India's GDP per capita (in terms of purchasing power parity) almost doubled between 2007 and 2016, from $3,587 to $6,599. Growth slowed after the 2008 crisis, hitting a decade low in 2012-2013.
But if anything, this provided the country with the opportunity to rethink its policies and engage more firmly in the reforms necessary to improve its competitiveness. Growth rebounded in 2014, and last year surpassed that of China.
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Source: WEF (World Economic Forum)
BetaShares Weekly Newsletter- Getting tactical with exchange traded products
September 27, 2016--When it comes to exchange traded products ("ETPs"), the common perception among many investors is that they are cost-effective investments that can form part of one's long-term core portfolio holdings.
But given the widening range of funds now available on the ASX, investors should also appreciate ETPs are also handy trading tools in their own right for more active investors seeking to trade specific global investment themes or even specific events.
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Source: BetaShares
Spillovers from Migration and China's Transition
September 27, 2016--New IMF spillover analysis looks into China's transition and international migration
Despite challenges, China's transition and migration can have positive long-run effects if managed well
Key finding: 1 percent increase in migrant share in adult population results in 2 percent higher GDP in the long run
China's economic transition and the population changes caused by migration are two phenomena originating in emerging economies with spillovers that influence a whole range of other economies. Such spillovers pose short-term challenges, but can be harnessed to benefit the global economy in the long run,IMF economists say in a new study.
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Source: IMF
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