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Motilal setting out to define India’s ETF market
The firm’s funds arm has three ETFs and is eager to pioneer new products as it bets that passive funds will ultimately gain far greater traction in the industry in India.
By Leigh Powell | 2 February 2012
Business Moves
Asian institutions fuel ETF asset growth to $104 billion
Exchange-traded fund assets in Asia have grown 20% in the past three quarters, to the detriment of mutual funds, says State Street.
By Yvonne Chan | 9 December 2011
Alternatives
Institutional investors taking a short look at ETFs
Sovereigns and other asset owners in Asia are increasingly short-selling ETFs, say issuers.
By Yvonne Chan | 18 November 2011
Markets
Investors warned about issues with frontier-market ETFs
Fund managers and even some providers of exchange-traded funds say ETFs may be ill-suited for accessing immature markets.
By Joe Marsh | 7 September 2011
Markets
Asia's ETF industry tipped for shake-out
Consolidation is inevitable among exchange-traded fund providers that don't attract sufficient volumes to turn a decent profit, argue fund managers.
By Joe Marsh | 29 August 2011
Markets
Fubon expects A-share ETF to be a hit despite volatility
The firm is granted a landmark $100 million quota to launch the island’s first onshore ETF to track China’s A-share market. Stock market volatility won’t be a ...
By Leanne Wang | 17 August 2011
Markets
Franklin Templeton’s risk head flags worries over ETFs
Wylie Tollette of Franklin Templeton outlines why passive investments are not as diversified as investors might think.
By Joe Marsh | 19 May 2011
Markets
Korea ETFs outperform active funds
The exchange-traded funds market in Korea is growing in terms of product type, asset size and trading volume.
By Dr Insup Lee | 28 April 2011
Business Moves
More Asian-flavoured Ucits set to feed investor appetite
Law firm Maples and Calder says it is seeing more Korea and Taiwan-specific Ucits funds, although an Asian funds passport could be a viable competitor.
By Yvonne Chan | 8 April 2011
Business Moves
SSgA redoubling Asia-Pacific ETF push
Cross-listing the original SPDR S&P500 ETF in Tokyo and seeking a Hong Kong sales team are part of the firm’s effort to get back in the game.
By Jame DiBiasio | 31 March 2011
Alternatives
ETFs making steady inroads into Asia, says SSgA
More Asian investors are looking at ETFs as a way of diversifying their investments in the region, notes State Street.
By Yvonne Chan | 21 March 2011
Markets
S&P deepens Asia index penetration, unveils Japan deal
The firm has stepped up its marketing in Asia as it seeks to raise the number of exchange-traded funds based on its growing range of indices. Today it unveils a deal in Japan.
By Leigh Powell | 29 October 2010
Markets
BNY Mellon inks deal to tap China's ETF potential
The bank has signed an MoU with the Shanghai Stock Exchange to clear the way for listings of ETFs based on BNY Mellon's indices of firms that use depositary receipts.
By Alex Frew McMillan | 20 October 2010
Markets
Strong growth forecast for India's ETF industry
Industry players expect the country’s range of exchange-traded funds to broaden over the next 18 months, with equity offerings attracting interest.
By Alex Frew McMillan | 15 October 2010
Distribution
Joseph Ho to run Credit Suisse's Asian ETF business
The former regional head of ETF sales and marketing at Lyxor Asset Management has rejoined former colleague Dan Draper.
By Joe Marsh | 13 October 2010
Markets
Standard Bank jumps the gun on gold ETF
The South African bank moves quickly to amend an announcement about the imminent launch of Hong Kong’s second gold ETF; a fund that has yet to receive regulatory approval.
By Alex Frew McMillan | 13 October 2010
Distribution
SSgA promises more Asia ETFs after fund launch
State Street Global Advisors declares itself happy after listing a new Greater China-focused ETF in Hong Kong under an umbrella structure that should make it easier to launch ...
By Alex Frew McMillan | 21 September 2010
Alternatives
US commodity ETF proposals could boost flows to Asia, says Credit Suisse
Portfolio manager Andrew Karsh also argues that commodity investors should buy baskets for diversification and to mitigate the volatility of individual markets such as oil or ...
By Joe Marsh | 6 August 2010
People Moves
Sammy Yip leaves State Street for Lippo
State Street Global Advisors is set to restructure its ETF business after the departure of Yip, who becomes Lippo Investment Management's third consecutive hire from SSgA, as ...
By Liz Mak | 27 April 2010
Awards
Onshore fund house awards 2010
AsianInvestor wants to hear from the best onshore fund managers and ETF providers across the region.
By The Editors | 16 March 2010
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