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SZSE Pushes forward CSI 300 ETF Option Listing in a Steady and Orderly Manner

November 12, 2019--On November 8, CSRC announced the launch of pilot expansion of stock index option. The CSI 300 ETF option listed on SZSE will be approved according to procedures. Under the guidance of CSRC, SZSE will comprehensively start the pilot work of stock option to ensure smooth release of CSI 300 ETF option (subject matter of Harvest 300 ETF, 159919).

The launch of SZSE-listed pilot stock option and diversifying futures and option varieties are important moves for the capital market to support building Shenzhen into a pilot demonstration area of socialism with Chinese characteristics and push forward comprehensive deepening of capital market reform. They are also the intrinsic requirements for further perfecting basic market rules, guiding medium and long-term fund flow into market, and improve internal market stability and financial services for real economy.

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Source: Shenzhen Stock Exchange


IMF Working Paper-The Drivers, Implications and Outlook for China's Shrinking Current Account Surplus

November 8, 2019--Summary:
China's current account surplus has declined significantly from its peak in 2008 and the external position in 2018 was in line with medium-term fundamentals and desirable policies. While cyclical factors and expansionary credit and fiscal policies contributed, the trend decline has been largely structural, driven by economic rebalancing from investment to consumption, appreciation of the real effective exchange rate (REER) towards equilibrium, increase in outbound tourism, and moderation in goods surplus reflecting market saturation and China's faster growth compared with trading partners.

Policies should focus on continued rebalancing and opening up to ensure excessive surpluses do not return, and to prepare the economy and the financial system to handle more volatile capital flows. From a global perspective, the decline in China's surplus has lowered global imbalances, but with different impact across countries. The analysis is based on data as of July 2019.

view the IMF Working Paper-The Drivers, Implications and Outlook for China's Shrinking Current Account Surplus

Source: IMF


HK, Taiwan divergence result of economic policies

November 5, 2019--While the effect of the ongoing unrest on the Hong Kong economy is obvious, Taiwan was already doing better before the protests started.

Hong Kong and Taiwan published their third-quarter growth figures very close in time, but the results were far apart.
The two share the same global risks insofar as both are open economies affected by the US-China trade war and are heavily dependent on the mainland, whose economy is slowing down.

And yet, while both economies grew at the same speed (2.9%), it was in opposite directions: Taiwan positively and Hong Kong negatively.

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Source: SEC.gov


China Analysts Already Calling Time on Yuan's Surge Past 7

November 5, 2019--Currency stronger than key level for first time since August
Recent rally likely to be temporary, top forecaster says
China's yuan rallied past 7 per dollar only yesterday and analysts are already warning the strength won't last.

The currency jumped as much as 0.60% to 6.9880 a dollar Tuesday, trading stronger than the key level for the first time since August. The offshore rate rose as much 0.66%. The level had been a key support for the currency for years until August, when the central bank allowed it to weaken past 7 for the first time in more than a decade

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Source: Bloomberg.com


IMF Building on South Asia's Economic Success

November 4, 2019--South Asia is poised to play a key role in the global economy, building on the steady economic progress and reform process over the last few decades. Despite the recent global economic slowdown, India remains among the fastest-growing large economies, and South Asia's contribution to global growth is set to increase, while those of more mature economies around the world decelerate.

With a population that has a median age under 27, South Asia is the youngest region in Asia. Based on demographic trends, more than 150 million people in the region are expected to enter the labor market by 2030. A large and young workforce can be South Asia's strength, if supported by a high-quality and job-rich growth strategy that leverages all sectors of the economy in a balanced way.

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Source: IMF


China issues its first euro-denominated sovereign bonds in 15 years

October 31, 2019--Beijing seeks to take advantage of low interest rates to diversify away from dollar debt

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Source: FT.com


China's fund industry suffers slowing growth

October 28, 2019--Predictions of when country's market will overtake UK's have been pushed back

The rapid growth of the Chinese asset management industry has faltered in the past two years as the country's slowing economy and choppy... view more

Source: FT.com


IMF-Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook: Caught in Prolonged Uncertainty

October 22, 2019--Headwinds from prolonged global policy uncertainty, distortionary trade measures, and growth deceleration in the economies of important trading partners are influencing economic growth in Asia and the Pacific. Although the region is still the world's fastest growing major region, contributing more than two-thirds to global growth, near-term prospects have deteriorated noticeably since the April 2019 World Economic Outlook, with risks skewed to the downside.

Growth in Asia is expected to moderate to 5.0 percent in 2019 and 5.1 percent in 2020 (0.4 and 0.3 percentage point lower than projected last April, respectively). A marked deceleration in merchandise trade and investment, driven by distortionary trade measures and an uncertain policy environment, is weighing on activity, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Loosening monetary policy in key advanced economies and, correspondingly, easing financial conditions, are mitigating the impact of slower growth on Asian economies, but could add to financial vulnerabilities in the region.



Source: IMF


IMF Departmental Papers-Facing the Tides: Managing Capital Flows in Asia

October 22, 2019--Summary:
This paper looks empirically at some economic effects of volatile exchange rates and financial conditions and examines policy responses for managing such volatility.

It also sheds light on some economic costs that stem from volatile capital flows and exchange rates and analyzes how countries deploy their policy toolkits in response. The data-driven analysis should contribute to ongoing reflections about how to manage volatile capital flows and exchange rates both in Asian EMEs and more broadly.

view the IMF Departmental Papers-Facing the Tides: Managing Capital Flows in Asia

Source: IMF


China Braces for Economic Growth to Fall Below 6%

October 20, 2019--PBOC's Yi stressed importance of stable debt at IMF meetings
Top Party officials to meet in October on long-term policies.

China's policy makers are preparing for two key meetings in the coming weeks with fresh evidence that sooner rather than later, the number for gross domestic product growth will start with a 5.

Data released Friday showed an economy expanding at just 6.0%, the slowest in almost three decades,and with broad investment growth too tepid to rely on an upturn down the road.

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Source: Bloomberg


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