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MSCI Launches 12 New China Indexes to Prepare Global Investors for Next Step of China A Inclusion Process
March 14, 2018--MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, today announced the launch of 12 new indexes that will expand MSCI's China index offering to prepare global investors for the next step of the China A inclusion process.
On June 20, 2017, MSCI announced it would partially include the large cap China A shares in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and the MSCI ACWI Index. With A shares to be partially included effective June 1, 2018, the MSCI China Indexes will cover all share types of Chinese companies listed globally.
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Source: MSCI
Devil in the details: is your Ethical ETF truly ethical?
March 14, 2018--Although "ethical" investing is clearly on the rise, some investors may be dismayed to find what they thought was an ethically orientated investment fund may still be exposed to industries that many values-based investors would be looking to avoid, such as fossil fuel generation, armaments, gambling, tobacco, junk food and alcohol.
In this post I look deeper into ethical investing and delve into BetaShares' Ethical ETFs, which offer peace of mind through the adoption of some of the most stringent ethical screens in the country.
Ethical investing is on the rise
Australian investment in responsible and ethical investment portfolios has grown at a rapid pace in recent years. At the end of 2016, around $65 billion was being invested within “core responsible investment” managed funds, representing 26% growth over the year. These funds now account for around 4.5% of total assets under management in Australia, which is up significantly from approximately 1.5% of total industry funds earlier last decade.
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Source: betashares.com.au
BetaShares Australian ETF Review-February 2018
March 14, 2018--ETF INDUSTRY CONTINUES GROWTH PATH AS GLOBAL MARKETS FALL
In a month where global equity markets fell significantly, the ETF industry managed to continue its growth trajectory. Total industry FuM at the month end was $36.9B, with the industry growing ~1% for the month ($339m).
Trading value was also very strong, with ETF investors seeking out the liquidity of ETFs during a volatile month in equities-with the industry recording its second highest monthly trading value on record.
International equities continued to be the largest category for inflows, along with continued strong flows into fixed income. In addition, monthly outflows were limited at a category level, with the only category experiencing meaningful outflows being cash, primarily the result of institutional re-allocations rather than a particular sector trend.
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Source: betashares.com.au
JPX-ETF Monthly Report-February 2018
March 14, 2018--The JPX-ETF Monthly Report-February 2018 is now available.
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Source: JPX
India's Growth Story Since the 1990s Remarkably Stable and Resilient
March 14, 2018--Sustained acceleration to 8% plus growth will require durable momentum in investments, exports and bank credit
The Indian economy is set to revert to its trend growth rate of 7.5 percent in the coming years as it bottoms out from the impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and demonetization, a new World Bank report says.
The India Development Update, released today, is a biannual flagship publication of the World Bank which takes stock of the Indian economy.
The current issue (March 2018), titled "India's Growth Story" describes the state of the Indian economy, shares India's growth experience and trajectory over the past several decades and provides a long-term perspective on India's growth outlook. Over the last 50 years, the Update notes that India's average growth has accelerated slowly but steadily across sectors-agriculture, industry and services-and become more stable.
Launch of BetaShares/Investment Trends ETF Report
Overall, the investor numbers reached 314,000 in September 2017, up from 265,000 the year before (a 18% year-on-year growth).
view more Turmoil to Transformation: 20 Years After The Asian Financial Crisis Cryptocurrency exchange targets block trading with launch of OTC desk
The OTC desk will open for business on 19 March and the cryptocurrency exchange said it has already seen strong interest from financial institutions ahead of the launch. view more ASX Investment Products Monthly Update-February 2018 MF (Managed Funds)
view more Rejections Pile Up for Chinese Firms Seeking Listings at Home
The nation's securities regulator tightened standards on initial public offerings in recent months, increasing the scrutiny of candidates' reported profits and disclosures, according to investment bankers and analysts. The regulator's powerful vetting committee is on notice that its members will be held responsible if companies approved for listings turn out to be duds. view more
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Source: World Bank
March 14, 2018--A record number of Australian investors are now using ETFs as the fast-growing industry starts to become more mainstream according to the BetaShares/Investment Trends ETF Report released today.
The Report is the leading quantitative research study of Australian ETF users, based on responses of 6,000 investors and 500 financial advisers. The Report contains insights about the size and growth of the ETF industry in the 12 months to September 2017, including insight into the investment behaviour of retail investors, SMSFs and financial planners.
Source: betashares.com.au
March 13, 2018--A World Bank infographic.
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Source: World Bank
March 12, 2018--OTC desk providing block trading services will soon be launched by Australian cryptocurrency exchange.
Australian digital currency exchange operator Independent Reserve has launched an over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk for institutional investors looking to make large digital currency trades.
Source: thetradenews.com
March 11, 2018--February 2018 saw continued growth in ETPs and mFunds. Assets under Management in ETPs (up 0.8%) and mFunds (up 2.7%) on a month on month basis.
Total Assets under Management of all Investment Products decreased by 2.2% over the month of February 2018.
ASX welcomed 4 new Investment Products in the month of February.
mFund (Unlisted Managed Funds)
Hyperion Global Growth Companies (Class B Units) (HYN04) admitted on 12-Feb-2018
Real Cash Plus Fund-mFund units (RLM02) admitted on 05-Feb-2018
BetaShares Legg Mason Real Income Fund (Managed Fund) (RINC) admitted on 19-Feb-2018
Source: ASX
March 8, 2018--China's IPO approval process gets tougher amid effort to ensure only top-quality listings
Chinese companies trying to list shares on China's stock exchanges are facing stricter rules, and applications are being rejected in droves.
Source: Wall Street Journal
