Asia ETF News Older Than 1 year-If your looking for specific news, using the search function will narrow down the results


BetaRisk-on/Risk-off investing-using currency to de-risk global exposure

October 28, 2014--With the Australian dollar seemingly on a downward trend, investor interest in gaining offshore investment exposure is growing.

In our recent Portfolio Construction post, we looked at some strategies to implement ‘risk-on/risk-off’ for domestic equities exposures. In this post, we look at how currency can be used to de-risk your international share allocations.

view more

Source: BetaShares Blog


Approach E Fund, Perceive the ChiNext ETF

October 28, 2014--On October 24, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) organized the first session of 'Approaching Fund Companies Activity', which was held in E Fund Management Co., Ltd., inviting investors of the ChiNext ETF from various securities companies to have a face-to-face exchange with the fund managers of the ChiNext ETF.

Relevant staff from SZSE expressed that SZSE have been actively engaged in forging the Listed Fund Market into a 'fund super-market', which had complete range of function, various products and trading convenience. As of September 30, 2014, there are 323 funds listed in SZSE, with 107.35 billion exchange entrusted fund units, and 125.628 billion yuan of asset scale.

view more

Source: Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE)


Japanese regulator questions process for cross-border recognition

October 28, 2014--Europe and the US have made progress in implementing rules governing clearing and reporting of over-the-counter derivatives.

However, the process for recognising third-country rules as equivalent has been too slow, says Masamichi Kono of the Japanese Financial Services Agency.

view more

Source: Smart Brief


Leveraged ETF trading hits historic high in Tokyo-Nikkei Asian Review

Leveraged ETF trading hits historic high in Tokyo
October 28, 2014-October trading for the benchmark leveraged exchange-traded index fund has already topped monthly records here as retail and foreign investors seek quick ways to cash in on volatile stock prices in Tokyo.

On Monday, 58.3 billion yen ($535 million) worth of the key Next Funds Nikkei 225 Leveraged Index ETF, which doubles movements in the Nikkei Stock Index, changed hands--second only to SoftBank shares in terms of trading value for the session.

view more

Source: Nikkei Asian Review


China Shadow Banking Shifted to Insurers Alarms Moody's

October 28, 2014--A doubling in the trust holdings of China's insurers has prompted ratings companies to warn the industry may be taking on too much shadow banking default-risk.

Insurers held 281 billion yuan ($46 billion) of trust products on June 30, surging from 144 billion yuan at the end of last year, China Insurance Regulatory Commission data show.

view more

Source: Bloomberg


HK-Shanghai Link-up Delayed, Not Derailed

October 26, 2014--No firecrackers were lit at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange this morning to celebrate the much-anticipated launch of the Hong Kong-Shanghai Stock Connect.

After weeks of speculation and nail biting,the much ballyhooed linkup of the two key markets-which was widely expected to occur on "a Monday in October"-has been delayed indefinitely. Experts in mainland China are punting on an "optimistic scenario" of a launch by December,but officials at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange,or HKEx,aren’t commenting.

HKEx and brokerage stocks pummeled,but delay gives investors a bigger window of opportunity.

view more

Source: Barron's


BNY Mellon Launches Comprehensive Discretionary Investment and Wealth Management Services in Hong Kong

BNY Mellon Wealth Management to leverage the company's Asia-Pacific presence to meet rapidly increasing wealth management demand from among the region's high net worth investors
Launch builds upon BNY Mellon's global investment and wealth management strategy
October 24, 2014--BNY Mellon* Wealth Management has received regulatory approval in Hong Kong to launch comprehensive discretionary investment and wealth management services to high net worth individual investors.

BNY Mellon Wealth Management will bring a wide range of solutions-based services including strategic asset allocation, access to world-class investment management services provided by the corporation's robust multi-boutique structure, and active, personalized client discretionary portfolio management.

view more

Source: BNY Mellon


SINGAPORE-IMF STAFF REPORT FOR THE 2014 ARTICLE IV CONSULTATION KEY ISSUES

October 17, 2014--Outlook and risks. Following an upturn in 2013, growth is expected to moderate somewhat during 2014-2015, narrowing the positive output gap. The impact of recovering demand in advanced economies is likely to be offset by the ongoing real appreciation of the currency and the gradual tightening in global monetary conditions. Transitional costs related to the economic restructuring (see next paragraph) are also expected to dampen growth in the near term.

As a very open economy, Singapore is particularly exposed to external risks related to a protracted period of slower growth in advanced and emerging economies, a continued buildup and eventual unwinding of excess capacity in China, an abrupt surge in financial market volatility as investors reassess underlying risks, and geopolitical risks.

Medium- and long-term challenges. The authorities focus squarely on the implementation of their medium-term economic restructuring plan. With the aim to boost the productivity of labor and land, the plan could set the stage for a new era of sustainable growth. However, productivity improvements may take some time to materialize. For example, the slowing inflow of foreign workers, a key part of the reform agenda, could moderate potential growth and lower competitiveness in light of the tight labor market. The social safety net is being strengthened in the context of a rapidly aging population.

view more

Source: IMF


IMF-Regional Economic Outlook Update: Asia and Pacific

IMF Survey Asia and Pacific: Still Going Strong, Says the IMF
October 10, 2014--Steady economic outlook for Asia and Pacific helped by supportive policies, accommodative financial conditions
Risks include abrupt tightening of global liquidity, stretched real estate markets, lower potential growth
Call for policymakers to push forward with structural reforms, rebuild macroeconomic policy space.

Asia's growth has been disappointing in the first half of 2014, but the economic outlook for the region remains solid.

GDP growth is expected to reach 5.5 percent in 2014, ticking up slightly to 5.6 percent in 2015, say IMF economists in the latest Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook Update.

The region's economies should benefit from the ongoing global economic recovery, and still supportive financial conditions and policies.

The modest global recovery will provide a lift to Asia's exports, while relatively low interest rates, strong credit growth, and high asset prices will continue to support domestic demand, say the report's authors.

view the IMF-Regional Economic Outlook Update: Asia and Pacific

Source: IMF


BlackRock replaces iShares Asia chief

October 10, 2014-- Susan Chan has taken up the role in addition to her position as head of iShares;Asia capital markets team.

Jane Leung, the previous incumbent, is relocating to the US for a new role with the firm.

view more

Source: Asian Investor


If you are looking for a particuliar article and can not find it, please feel free to contact us for assistace.

Americas


July 11, 2025 RMB Investors Trust files with the SEC
July 11, 2025 Mutual Fund Series Trust files with the SEC
July 11, 2025 Simplify Exchange Traded Funds files with the SEC-Simplify Government Money Market ETF
July 11, 2025 Tortoise Capital Series Trust files with the SEC-Tortoise Global Water Fund
July 11, 2025 Tortoise Capital Series Trust files with the SEC-Tortoise Global Water Fund

read more news


Europe ETF News


July 02, 2025 Valour Launches Eight New ETPs on Spotlight Stock Market, Including Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Unus Sed Leo (LEO), OKB (OKB), Polygon (POL), Algorand (ALGO), Filecoin (FIL), Arbitrum (ARB), and Stacks (STX)
June 16, 2025 ESMA's activities in 2024 focused on strengthening the EU capital markets and putting citizens and businesses at the heart of it
June 12, 2025 Janus Henderson launches active fixed income ETF
June 12, 2025 ifo Institute Raises Growth Forecast for Germany
June 10, 2025 ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

read more news


Global ETP News


July 07, 2025 WTO issues new edition of World Tariff Profiles
July 03, 2025 Flow Traders-Tokenization in Capital Markets: A Market Maker's Perspective
June 14, 2025 Global Economic Prospects-Global Economy Faces Trade-Related Headwinds
June 12, 2025 Disclosing Public Debt Boosts Investor Confidence, Cuts Borrowing Costs 

read more news


Middle East ETP News


June 19, 2025 GCC: Growth on the Rise, but Smart Spending Will Shape a Thriving Future
June 16, 2025 Saudi Exchange leads market losses across the GCC

read more news


Africa ETF News


July 04, 2025 South Africa: African Development Bank Country Focus Report highlights urgent need for economic transformation as GDP growth remains subdued
July 01, 2025 Africa's Trade Projected to Hit $1.5 Trillion in 2025
June 26, 2025 National stock exchange launched in Somalia
June 24, 2025 East Africa's regional 20 share index
June 16, 2025 African Credit Rating Agency to Launch September 2025

read more news


ESG and Of Interest News


June 30, 2025 OECD-Environment at a Glance Indicators
June 18, 2025 Global Energy Transition Gains Ground, but Security and Capital Challenges Persist
June 17, 2025 Pacific Economic Update: Slowing Growth Highlights Need for More Inclusive Workforce
June 10, 2025 Global Carbon Pricing Mobilizes Over $100 Billion for Public Budgets
June 07, 2025 Accelerating Blue Finance: Instruments, Case Studies, and Pathways to Scale

read more news


White Papers


view more white papers