The inclusion of 230-odd China A-shares was a hugely symbolic moment for UK and European investors but the region’s fund industry has failed to get ahead of the curve, with most firms lacking dedicated teams of analysts or products to invest in.
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China’s MSCI inclusion: Big step, little change
Index provider MSCI has today formally included around 230 China A-shares into its three widely-tracked indices, but fund managers see a minimal impact on the A-share market.
MSCI set to add 200 China onshore stocks
MSCI has selected 234 stocks out of 3500 companies listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen to add to its widely-tracked global and regional indices.
China wants to convert SOE equity to HK listed shares
China’s regulator has proposed converting equity in Chinese firms into shares listed on the Hong Kong bourse in order to raise management incentive in some state-owned firms and improve earnings, said Nicholas Yeo, head of equities for China and Hong Kong at Aberdeen Standard Investments.
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.
MSCI A-share inclusion a small first step
Largely within expectations, the MSCI will add Chinese A-shares to its emerging markets indices starting in May next year – a symbolic rather than impactful move in the short run.
Will MSCI include China’s A-shares? Five views
FSA asked several professionals from asset management firms for their view on the MSCI’s upcoming decision to include China’s A-shares in its emerging market indices.
MSCI changes tack on A-share inclusion
MSCI’s newest proposal limits the scope of potential inclusion of China A-shares in the company’s equity indices.
Fidelity: A-shares not ready for MSCI indices
The June decision on whether China’s A-shares should be included on all MSCI global indices is unlikely to be positive, according to Tim Orchard, Fidelity International’s chief investment officer for Asia Pacific ex-Japan.
