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Take China's QDII ETFs with a pinch of salt
Despite the fanfare from QDII ETF issuers and the Shanghai Stock Exchange, these products are unlikely to achieve the lofty aims set for them.
By Liz Mak | 10 March 2010
Business Moves
Huaan plans second QDII, readies FTSE 100 ETF
Another fund house queues up to launch a QDII exchange-traded fund and, like FTSE, is intent on repairing its reputation in China.
By Liz Mak | 9 March 2010
Markets
FTSE makes peace with Shanghai bourse on A50
The index provider is finally settling with the Shanghai Stock Exchange over an infringement lawsuit dating back to 2006.
By Liz Mak | 4 March 2010
People Moves
Russell snares BGI execs to run ETF business
James Polisson joins as global head of exchange-traded funds, while Andy Arenberg will run global ETF distribution.
By Joseph Marsh | 29 January 2010
Markets
Fund industry wants ETF issues resolved, says SSgA
Regulatory uncertainty still clouds parts of the exchange-traded funds market, says a new report from State Street Global Advisors.
By Joseph Marsh | 27 January 2010
Distribution
Russell Indexes partners with Shanghai bourse on ETFs
Russell Investments' index unit picks Shanghai as the likely venue for the launch of the first Asia-Pacific ETF to reference one of its benchmarks.
By Joseph Marsh | 20 January 2010
Distribution
Deutsche Bank lists six more ETFs on SGX
The new exchange-traded funds include the first fund in Asia to track the Brazilian stock market. The bank expects sizable growth in inflows from pension and sovereign funds.
By Joseph Marsh | 12 January 2010
Markets
Schroders China JV suffers ETF embarrassment
An embarrassing trading mistake at Bank of Communications Schroder sheds light on the shaky foundations of China’s exchange-traded fund mechanism.
By Liz Mak | 4 January 2010
Distribution
E-Fund ETF raises $2.8 billion, as Bosera gets ETF approved
The trend in China towards passive investing bodes well for both asset managers' products.
By Joseph Marsh | 1 December 2009
Outlooks
ROCIM's Chang happy to stay long
Walter Chang of hedge fund ROCIM talks about the recent rally, likely shocks next year and why Asia ex-Japan ETFs may not be the best bet for 2010.
By Simon Osborne | 30 November 2009
Distribution
Chinese index products face obstacles
Meanwhile, Chinese investors should buy foreign assets, and ETF/index products are the most efficient way to do so, say panellists at a recent conference.
By Joseph Marsh | 30 November 2009
Distribution
Japan's first US equity ETF targets $300 million in AUM
Simplex Asset Management says its new product, referencing the Dow Jones Industrial Average, is likely to attract mainly individual investors.
By Joseph Marsh | 25 November 2009
Distribution
iShares adds five A-share ETFs in Hong Kong
The products will provide access to the CSI 300 index and more focused exposure to four sectors, including energy, financials, infrastructure and materials.
By Liz Mak | 18 November 2009
Distribution
Hong Kong Tracker Fund marks 10-year anniversary
The exchange-traded fund market has come a long way since the launch of the first Asia ex-Japan ETF a decade ago.
By Jame DiBiasio | 13 November 2009
Outlooks
SSgA's Rochte says jury still out on active ETFs
Meanwhile, the exchange-traded fund giant still has no plans to launch inverse or leveraged ETFs.
By Joseph Marsh | 27 October 2009
Markets
Lombard Odier backs active strategies
The Swiss private bank is steering clear of stocks likely to be referenced in Asia ETFs to avoid the effects of potential withdrawals.
By Joseph Marsh | 5 October 2009
Business Moves
Value Partners and Ping An form ETF joint venture
The partnership involves Ping An buying a 50% stake in Value Partners' Sensible Asset Management Hong Kong.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 13 August 2009
Markets
Hua An QDII lawsuit against Lehman drags on
As the Chinese regulator continues to clamp down on the sale of structured products, Hua An's case against the bankrupt Lehman entity drags on.
By Liz Mak | 7 August 2009
Distribution
Deutsche Bank brings db x-trackers to Hong Kong
Following listings in Singapore in February, the bank brings its exchange-traded funds to Hong Kong.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 13 July 2009
Markets
Examining Asia's ETF market
Cerulli Associates notes that higher fees, low liquidity and the dominance by a few key players are preventing the region's ETF market from strengthening.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 7 July 2009
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