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SGX, POSB launch new Invest-Saver product
July 22, 2013--To encourage more Singaporeans to start investing early for retirement, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and POSB have come up with a new product that allows one to invest in exchange traded funds while also saving for retirement.
SGX added that it is on the lookout for potential partnerships that can make long term investing more accessible for their customer base.
SGX proposes to add new Asian Index Futures
July 19, 2013--Singapore Exchange (SGX) proposes to add new Asian Index Futures contracts to provide global customers an extensive coverage into Asia's key markets.
These contracts will complement SGX's current suite of futures contracts including SGX MSCI Singapore, SGX MSCI Indonesian, SGX MSCI Taiwan, SGX Nikkei 225 (Japan), SGX FTSE China A50 and SGX CNX Nifty (India). The proposed new contracts comprise the following :-
SGX MSCI Thailand Index Futures, which covers a total of 28 component stocks from Thailand;
SGX-PSE MSCI Philippines Index Futures, which covers a total of 18 component stocks from Philippine, and
SGX MSCI India Index Futures which covers a total of 75 component stocks from India.
SGX consults public on closing price methodology for ETFs
July 19, 2013--Singapore Exchange (SGX) is proposing to publish closing prices for exchange traded funds (ETFs) and put in place a methodology to determine closing prices for ETFs that will reflect more closely, the prevailing market conditions.
This will allow investors of ETFs to have an up-to-date closing price for making investment decisions and portfolio valuation.
SGX is consulting the public on the proposed methodology for determining the closing prices of ETFs. SGX believes that this proposed methodology, together with a wider product range, improved liquidity and a more diverse retail and institutional participation, will promote a more vibrant ecosystem for ETFs.
Bourse dangles incentive to jumpstart ETFs
July 19, 2013--The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has dangled a carrot to encourage investors to give exchange-traded funds (ETFs) a try.
In a statement, the PSE today said it will waive transaction fees on market makers, or those who generate buy and sell orders for shares in ETFs. The PSE imposes a transaction fee equivalent to 0.0005 percent of the value of a share bought or sold at the bourse.
China's first gold ETFs raise $261 million, below expectations
July 19, 2013--China's first two newly launched gold exchange-traded funds have raised a total of 1.6 billion yuan ($261 million) in their initial funding round, coming in below expectations due to sliding gold prices and a recent credit-crunch scare.
The launch of China's first gold-backed ETFs is being closely watched to judge local investors' appetite for paper gold in a country where physical bullion is in great demand for weddings, gift-giving and as an investment tool.
PSE steps up information drive on ETF
July 17, 2013--The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has drummed up its information campaign to educate the public and market participants on Exchange Traded Funds (ETF).
Part C of the PSE ETF rules, which governs ETF Market Making activities, was formally approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 20, 2013. The SEC approved Parts A and B of the same rules in March, 2013.
IMF-People's Republic of China: 2013 Article IV Consultation
July 17, 2013--KEY ISSUES-Overview
China's economic performance over the past three decades has been remarkable, a testament to
its ability to implement necessary but difficult reforms.
Continued success now requires another round of decisive measures-in line with the new leadership’s expressed intention to re-energize the reform effort.
Outlook and risks. Staff expect the economy to grow by 7¾ percent this year, although with downside risks from both external and domestic uncertainties. Since the global crisis, a mix of investment, credit, and fiscal stimulus has underpinned activity. This pattern of growth is not sustainable and is raising vulnerabilities. While China still has significant buffers to weather shocks, the margins of safety are diminishing. Policies. To secure more balanced and sustainable growth, a package of reforms is needed to contain the growing risks while transitioning the economy to a more consumer-based, inclusive, and environmentally-friendly growth path.
Listing of Three iShares(R) ETFs on Tokyo Stock Exchange
iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF-JDR, iShares Core MSCI Emerging ETF-JDR, iShares MSCI Frontier 100 ETF-JDR
July 17, 2013--Today, BlackRock Japan Co., Ltd., released that the iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF-JDR (Code: 1581), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF-JDR (Code: 1582), and iShares MSCI Frontier 100 ETF-JDR (Code: 1583) are listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange.
iShares, the world’s leading ETF provider with nearly 40% of the global ETF market on an AUM basis (as of June, 2013), makes investment diversification simple, convenient and efficient for the Japanese investors because these ETFs can be traded just like trading domestic equity.
Horizon Software deploys first ETF market making and algo trading system in China
July 17, 2013--Leading Shanghai securities house selects Horizon Delta One Trader and Horizon Algo Trader solution for ETF market making and algo trading in China.
Horizon Software, the provider of electronic trading solutions, has announced that a leading securities house in Shanghai has chosen Horizon Delta One Trader and Horizon Algo Trader as their ETF market making and algo trading solution in China.
DB-Synthetic Equity & Index Strategy-Asia-Pac Weekly ETF Market Review-ETP AUM added $3.3bn, Cash flows moderate
July 16, 2013--Market Review
Last week, all the major markets in the Asia-Pacific region remained in positive territory. Compared to the week before, from north to south:
Japan (Nikkei 225) +1.37%
South Korea (KOSPI2) +2.29%
China (CSI 300) +2.18%
Hong Kong (HSI) +2.03%
Singapore (FSSTI) +2.09%
Australia (S&P/ASX 200) +2.73%
New Product Launch Review
Last week, three new products were launched in the Asia-Pacific ETP market. State Street GA listed one currency hedged equity ETF (WXHG AU) on Australian Securities Exchange tracking S&P Developed ex-Australia LargeMidCap AUD Hedged Index. This listing follows the launch of an ETF (WXOZ AU) earlier this year which tracks unhedged version of the same index. Further, China Universal Asset Management listed one equity ETF (83008 HK) on Hong Kong Exchange tracking CSI 300 Index and BetaShares Capital listed one fundamental strategy based equity ETF on Australian Securities Exchange tracking FTSE RAFI Australia 200 Index.
ETP Weekly Cash Flows-Moderate inflows over the week
Despite positive equity markets last week, Asia-Pacific ETP market accrued cash inflows of +$23mn vs. +$345mn (+0.2% of AUM) of inflows for the previous week, setting the YTD weekly flows average at +$401mn (+$11.2bn YTD in total cash flows). Emerging markets equity ETFs collected largest weekly cash inflows of +$240mn while developed market equity ETFs lost -$292mn in cash outflows. On country level, ETFs benchmarked to South Korean equity markets received +$135mn of cash inflows while Japan focused equity ETFs recorded -$202 of cash outflows.
At ETP level, newly listed China Universal C-Shares CSI 300 Index ETF (83008 HK) tracking CSI 300 Index brought in +$128mn of new money. In addition, Maxis Topix ETF (1348 JP) tracking TOPIX Index and Samsung KODEX 200 ETF (069500 KS) tracking KOSPI 200 Index were the largest cash flow receiver of the week collecting +$120mn and +$112mn respectively. Over the same period, biggest outflows were experienced by Nikko Exchange Traded Index Fund 225 (1330 JP) tracking Nikkei 225 Index recording -$209mn of outflows.
Turnover Review-Floor activity up by 16.1%
Asia-Pacific ETP turnover totaled $12.8bn for the last week, 16.1% up from the previous week’s total. Japan continues on the top of the turnover ranking with $4bn turnover, followed by South Korea ($3.4bn), China ($2.9bn) and Hong Kong ($2bn). Among equity ETFs, Emerging Country, leveraged long, Asia-Pacific developed country and short ETFs had total turnovers of $4.9bn, $3.8bn, $1.8bn and $1.1bn respectively. Within the commodity asset class, turnover in gold ETPs totaled $58mn.
Assets under Management Review-Assets cross $150bn
Last week, Asia-Pacific ETP AUM increased by $3.3bn, and closed the week at $150.7bn. On a year-to-date basis, Asia-Pacific ETP market is up by $14.7bn or 10.8% above last year’s closing.
