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China's Economy Is Bouncing Back-And Gaining Ground on the U.S.

August 24, 2020--Success in containing Covid-19 is bringing life back to normal and helping close the economic gap with a rival
As much of the world struggles to contain the coronavirus, China's recovery is gaining momentum, positioning it to further close its gap with the U.S. economy.

Across China, restaurants and gyms are busy again. Subway cars and airport departure lounges are packed. Children are preparing to return to classrooms with few of the restrictions U.S. officials say will be hallmarks of post-coronavirus life. In some schools, children are being asked to bring masks-but they don’t have to wear them.

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Source: wsj.com


Chinese managers apply to launch first Hang Seng Tech index ETFs

August 24, 2020--Two Chinese managers have applied to launch exchange traded funds that will track the newly launched Hang Seng Tech Index, according to records from the China Securities Regulatory Commission.

China Asset Management and Dacheng Fund Management have made applications to list the new ETFs, which will be aimed at mainland Chinese investors and will use the fund managers' qualified domestic institutional investors quota.

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Source: technocodex.com


China and Russia Ditch Dollar in Move Toward 'Financial Alliance'

August 18, 2020--Russia and China are partnering to reduce their dependence on the dollar-a development some experts say could lead to a "financial alliance" between them.
In the first quarter of 2020, the dollar's share of trade between Russia and China fell below 50% for the first time on record, according to recent data from Russia's Central Bank and Federal Customs Service.

The greenback was used for only 46% of settlements between the two countries. At the same time, the euro made up an all-time high of 30%, while their national currencies accounted for 24%, also a new high. https://www.caixinglobal.com/2020-08-10/china-and-russia-ditch-dollar-in-move-toward-financial-alliance-101590876.html?Sfrom=twitter&cxg=web&rkey=4jojc+U9Dvsngy8ZDEibRfFL/E7ci4pKB1sVGiymftccsdTAhqrCJQ%3D%3D

Source: caixinglobal.com


Coronavirus: Japan suffers its biggest economic slump on record

August 17, 2020--The Japanese economy has shrunk at its fastest rate on record as it battles the coronavirus pandemic.
The world's third largest economy saw gross domestic product fall 7.8% in April-June from the previous quarter, or 27.8% on an annualised basis.

Japan was already struggling with low economic growth before the crisis.

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Source: bbc.com


Asia's biggest market for ESG debt hit by 'greenwashing' concerns

August 16, 2020--Asia's fastest-growing market for debt billed as "socially responsible" has drawn criticism after data showed the vast majority of this funding has been raised for jobs and housing rather than the environment.

South Korea has for several years been one of the world's hottest markets for debt raised according to environmental, social and governance principles. Banks, industrial groups and the government have repeatedly touted the benefits to society from the Won64.7tn ($54.7bn) in ESG notes issued since May 2018.

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Source: technocodex.com


SGX expands Asian equity derivatives, to launch 13 futures in August, September

August 12, 2020--THE Singapore Exchange (SGX) on Tuesday said it is "significantly expanding" its pan-Asia shelf of benchmark equity derivatives, with a series of Asia ex-Japan and emerging markets Asia regional and single country futures.

These are based on net total return (NTR) and...

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Source: businesstimes.com


World Bank-China Economic Update-July 2020

July 29, 2020-- COVID SHOCK
Conditions in China and the rest of the world have changed dramatically over the last six months. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a severe human toll, caused the deepest global recession in eight decades, and inflicted enormous damage on jobs and welfare worldwide.

FORECAST
For China our baseline forecast envisions a sharp slowdown of growth to 1.6 percent this year, which would mark the slowest expansion since 1976. While supply side constraints have eased and economic activity has started to rebound, domestic and external demand remain fragile and restrain the pace of recovery, despite the swift measures taken to contain the economic fallout.

IMPACT
Even as economic activity rebounds, the shock is likely to leave the economy scarred. The pace of poverty reduction is expected to slow, reflecting labor dislocation and slower growth in household incomes. Our projections show that without additional policy measures, 8-20 million fewer people are projected to escape poverty in 2020, compared to the pre-pandemic scenario. Self-employed workers and those in less secure, informal jobs, particularly migrant workers, are being especially hard hit.

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view the Leaning Forward-COVID-19 and China's Reform Agenda

Source: World Bank


China's Doing Business Success: Drivers of Reform and Opportunities for the Future

July 23, 2020--Main findings:
Over the past two years, China has moved from 78th position in Doing Business 2018 to 31st position in Doing Business 2020 and was included among the Top 10 fastest global reformers for two years in a row.
China's reforms covered most of the ten Doing Business indicators, from starting a business to resolving insolvency.

In some areas, such as enforcing contracts or getting electricity, China is now close to or at the forefront of the global best practice.

There were six key drivers of China's success, including high-level leadership and ownership of the reform agenda, local policy experimentation, national and international knowledge sharing, strong enforcement of the reform agenda and accountability for results, robust private sector participation and intensive use of e-government services.

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view the China's Doing Business Success: Drivers of Reform and Opportunities for the Future report

Source: World Bank


Student files first climate change lawsuit against Australian govt

July 22, 2020--A 23-year-old student has filed a lawsuit against Australia's government alleging it has failed to disclose climate change-related risks to investors in the country’s sovereign bonds, in the first such action against the Australian government.

According to the litigation filed on Wednesday, Kathleen O'Donnell claims investors who buy Australian government bonds should be made aware of the risks the country faces due to climate change that might make it difficult for Australia to pay back its debt.

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Source: reuters.com


Vanguard venture with Ant Group lures 200000 Chinese clients

July 19, 2020--Pennsylvania-based asset manager plans to multiply customers by offering low-cost financial advice.
Vanguard's joint venture in China with Ant Group has acquired 200,000 clients in the first 100 days since the launch of an investment advisory...

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Source: FT.com


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