Blackrock and State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) will make no new investments in three Chinese telecommunication companies included in the US sanctioned list.
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China Top Trumps – Greater China equities
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two Greater China equity products: the Fidelity Greater China Fund and the SSGA SPDR FTSE Greater China ETF.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 22 May 2020
Ninety One hits the spot; Big tech and nothing else; Citibank’s cleanbot; A fund of ETFs; The diminishing hunt for yield; Hedge fund gold; advertising and much more.
SSGA warns on recent stock recovery
The firm has a preference for US large-caps over small-caps and European equities.
SSGA targets gender diversity laggards
In Hong Kong and Singapore, to address board diversity the firm will use its voting power, but won’t go as far as divestment.
China Top Trumps – Hong Kong equities
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two Hong Kong equity products: the BEA Hong Kong Growth Fund and the SSGA Tracker Fund of Hong Kong.
Asia bonds ‘not as strong in 2020’
SSGA notes the sectors in China that have a higher potential for defaults and gives a breakdown of Asia bond preferences.
SSGA neutral on China
Several firms have joined the stable of China bulls, but SSGA has moderated its views on China equities due to macro-economic concerns.
SSGA: ETFs face obstacles in Asia
Diversity, liquidity and low costs have driven ETF growth in the US, but take-up is slow in Asia for various reasons, says SSGA’s chairman of global SPDR business.
ESG disclosure is not one-way
Fund managers are also responsible for setting expectations on how companies should disclose ESG information, SSGA says.
