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Cboe Global Markets Recognized as Designated Listing Exchange in Japan for U.S. Equities
December 22, 2017--Japanese Financial Services Authority's approval of Cboe, including Cboe BZX U.S. Equities Exchange, expected to expand Japanese investors' access to all U.S.-listed securities.
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE | Nasdaq: CBOE) today announced the Japanese Financial Services Authority (JFSA) has added Cboe Global Markets-U.S. Equities to the regulator's list of Designated Foreign Financial Instrument Exchanges.
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Source: Cboe Global Markets
Japan's new rules on high-frequency trade set for April
December 21, 2017--Exchange operator and government watchdog both keeping a closer eye
The Japan Exchange Group will impose new rules on high-frequency trading in April to make the market more transparent, as well as to reduce price volatility and prevent market manipulation.
HFT companies use computer algorithms to automatically place thousands of orders a second.
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Source: Nikkei Asian Review
ETFGI reports record year for ETFs and ETPs listed in Asia Pacific ex-Japan with greatest ever annual increase in invested assets of 34.8 billion US dollars during first 11 months of 2017
December 21, 2017--ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) increased by a record US$34.8 billion during the first 11 months of 2017, the greatest annual increase on record, to reach a new high of US$164 billion at the end of November.
According to ETFGI's November 2017 Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) ETF and ETP industry insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service, assets invested in ETFs and ETPs increased by 26.9%, from $130 Bn at the end of 2016. With one month of 2017 still to go the increase of $34.8 Bn almost trebled growth of $12.5 Bn for the whole of 2016, and eclipsed the previous record of $31.8 Bn for the whole of 2012.
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Source: ETFGI
ETFGI reports record year for ETFs and ETPs listed in Japan with over 50 percent increase in invested assets during first 11 months of 2017
December 21, 2017--ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed in Japan increased by over 50% during the first 11 months of 2017 to reach a new high of US$269 billion at the end of November.
According to ETFGI's November 2017 Japan ETF and ETP industry insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service, assets invested in ETFs/ETPs grew by 55.4% during the first 11 months of 2017, from $84.6 Bn at the end of 2016. With one month of 2017 still to go the increase of $96.0 Bn represented the greatest absolute annual increase on record, more than doubing the previous record of US$46.8 Bn set for the whole of 2015.
If the trend continues through December, 2017 is also on track to see the greatest percentage increase in assets since initial growth in use of ETFs in Japan in the early 2000s.
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Source: ETFGI
IMF Staff Country Report-India: Financial System Stability Assessment
December 21, 2017-Summary:
Against the backdrop of important structural reforms and terms of trade gains, India recorded strong growth in recent years in both economic activity and financial assets. Increased diversification, commercial orientation, and technology-driven inclusion have supported growth in the financial industry, backed by improved legal, regulatory, and supervisory frameworks.
Yet, the financial sector is grappling with significant challenges, and growth has recently slowed. High nonperforming assets (NPAs) and slow deleveraging and repair of corporate balance sheets are testing the resilience of the banking system and holding back investment and growth.
view the IMF Staff Country Report-India: Financial System Stability Assessment
Source: IMF
Shanghai starts vetting outbound investment scheme licenses, regulator says
December 20, 2017--Shanghai has started vetting license applications for an outbound investment scheme allowing subsidiaries of global asset managers to raise funds for investment overseas, China's foreign exchange regulator said on Wednesday.
The city plans to hand out quotas within the existing limits of the Qualified Domestic Limited Partnership (QDLP) scheme, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said in response to questions from Reuters.
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Source: Reuters
ETFs to be included in China-HK stock connects in 2018: report
December 20, 2017--Exchange traded funds will be included in the China-Hong Kong stock connect programmes by the end of next year, according to Hong Kong media report quoting the chairman of Hong Kong's securities regulator.
Sing Tao Daily reported on Wednesday that Securities and Futures Commission chairman Carlson Tong said the trading volume through the Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong stock connects had continued to rise and that the next step to extending the programmes was to include ETFs.
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Source: cetusnews.com
China Maintains Strong Growth and Reform Momentum, Says World Bank
December 19, 2017--Economic growth in China has remained strong in 2017, supported by rising household incomes and improving external demand. Growth is projected at 6.8 percent in 2017, exceeding initial expectations, according to the World Bank's China Economic Update released today.
"China has maintained its growth resilience and gained reform momentum. The authorities have undertaken a host of policy and regulatory measures aimed at reducing macroeconomic imbalances and limiting financial risks without notable impact on growth. As a result, 2017 has been a successful year for China on many fronts. Economic rebalancing received a boost-the growth of household incomes and consumption accelerated this year relative to investment," said John Litwack, World Bank Lead Economist for China.
view the World Bank-China Economic Update-December 2017: Growth Resilience and Reform Momentum report
Source: World Bank
FTSE Russell introduces FTSE4Good TIP Taiwan ESG Index
December 18, 2017--Important new development for Taiwanese capital markets
Developed in partnership with Taiwan Index Plus Corp. the new index provides important new sustainability solutions for the region
First domestic Taiwan benchmark developed using FTSE ESG Ratings and data model
Reinforces growing global investor demand to integrate sustainability factors in investment portfolios
FTSE Russell, the global index and data provider, announces the launch of the FTSE4Good TIP Taiwan ESG Index. The index has been developed in partnership with Taiwan Stock Exchange's ("TWSE") wholly-owned subsidiary, Taiwan Index Plus Corp. ("TIP").
FTSE Russell continues to see a growing demand, both in Asia and globally, for asset owners to integrate ESG considerations into their investment strategies.
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Source: FTSE Russell
World Bank Upgrades Its 2017 Growth Projections for the Philippines
December 15, 2017--The World Bank has updated its 2017 growth projection for the Philippines, as part of its quarterly forecast exercise to reflect recent economic trends.
Following a stronger than expected growth of 6.9 percent in third quarter and a revision of GDP growth for the second quarter, from 6.5 to 6.7 percent, the World Bank projects 6.7 percent growth for 2017-higher than its previous forecast of 6.6 percent.
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Source: World Bank