Chris Ruffle, co-founder of growth investor Open Door Investment Management, talks about the MSCI decision, Chinese banks, as well as thematic opportunities in the A-share market.
Tag: A Shares
HK ETF market: $580m net inflows in 2016
An overview of ETF activity in Hong Kong in 2016 shows SSGA’s Asia bond fund had the highest inflows while iShares China had the largest outflows.
Matthews Asia plans mainland office
The fast development of China’s financial industry and the firm’s increasing interest in A-shares calls for an on-the-ground presence that will initially be research-focused, said Frank Wheeler, global head of distribution.
MSCI tells China ‘No for now’
For the third time since 2013, the US index provider rejected the inclusion of China A-shares in its flagship emerging market indices, highlighting key unresolved issues.
HSBC sees higher chance of MSCI A-share decision
The June 14 decision by the index provider could send fund flows of $25bn into China’s markets, according to Stephen Kam, senior product specialist for Asian equities at HSBC Global Asset Management.
Martin Currie eyes China’s A-shares
The MSCI decision in June will be an important signal to foreign investors, said investment director and Asia CEO Paul Danes.
Global indices still warm on China
Some see the economic outlook for China as grim, supported by manufacturing data, but global index providers hold a more positive view, said according to Jackie Choy, ETF strategist at Morningstar.
GF launches A-share ETF
China-based GF International Investment Management said it will launch Asia’s first ETF that tracks the MSCI China A International Index.
China this week – July 2015
A roundup of China news relevant to the asset management industry for the week of July 13.
China’s market plunge puts economy at risk
The continuing fall in China’s stock market puts the country’s entire financial system and structural reform agenda at risk, according to Axa Investment Managers and Schroders.
