Asia’s ETF inflows set a record high during the first seven months and Korea- and China-listed ETFs gathered the most assets, according to data from ETFGI.
Tag: ETF
Deutsche AM terminates 16 ETFs in Hong Kong
Deutsche Asset Management is delisting 16 DB x-trackers ETFs in Hong Kong, reducing by half the number of the firm’s ETFs listed in the SAR, according to records from the Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing.
In case you missed it – Funds and Asset Management Updates
Aviva Investors names Charles Wong as head of Asia wholesale distribution; Pinebridge poaches APAC marketing exec from SSgA; a fintech association launches in Hong Kong; fintech agreements in Singapore and Malaysia; CSOP’s China ETF sees huge inflows following MSCI’s China inclusion announcement; and more…
Are investors in China ETFs shifting to new economy bets?
While global investors pulled out of China ETFs in 2017, many bought the Kraneshares CSI China Internet ETF, which saw the biggest inflows in this category, according to data from Morningstar.
MSCI decision has strongest impact on iShares
Blackrock iShares account for the bulk of AUM of ETFs that will be affected by MSCI’s decision to include China A-shares in its emerging markets indices, according to Morningstar data.
Taiwan’s Taishin enters ETF arena
The Taiwan Stock Exchange has approved Taishin Securities Investment Trust’s application to launch three ETFs that track MSCI indices, according to a statement from Taiwan’s bourse.
Malaysia to develop “more vibrant” ETF market
Malaysian regulators have noted the benefits of ETFs and given recommendations aimed at incentivising new issuance, according to a statement from the regulator.
The peculiarities of China ESG investing
Chinese companies account for a tiny percentage of ESG-filtered emerging market ETFs, even though China is 26.5% of the MSCI EM Index.
In case you missed it – Fund Markets News
AXA IM launches a multi-premia fund; ETFs in the US continue to grow; Fidelity rolls out a digital campaign; Singapore’s 8 Capital received fund licence; Pictet AM poaches from Invesco; SFC re-appoints Ashley Alder as CEO; and others
First ETF approved under Asean CIS
Singapore Exchange (SGX) has approved the listing of One Stoxx Asean Select Dividend ETF under Asean Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) framework, according to a statement from the exchange.
