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Business Moves
Deutsche launches tradable dim sum index
Deutsche Bank launches an index to track offshore renminbi-denominated bonds or dim sum bonds.
By Ivan Zhang | 19 July 2011
Business Moves
FTSE and CNBC create new Asia-Pacific index series
The index provider is also working on custom benchmarks for other clients, including an Asia-Pacific Reit index.
By Joe Marsh | 27 July 2010
Distribution
Thomson Reuters issues challenge to index providers
The US information and technology group today launches 7,500 new equity sector-level indices, including Asia-Pacific and emerging-market benchmarks.
By Joseph Marsh | 15 March 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
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
Insurers consider new BarCap EM indices
The product provides an interest rate hedging alternative in certain Asian markets where there is little else available.
By Joseph Marsh | 23 October 2009
Distribution
UBS SDIC introduces leveraged index fund to China
The funds JV is looking to tap into Chinese appetite for more exotic products; meanwhile, it also finds a new CIO.
By Liz Mak | 2 October 2009
Markets
FTSE considers Malaysia for ‘advanced emerging’ status
Malaysia becomes a candidate for potential upgrade in FTSE Group’s Global Equity Index Series, while China A-shares and Taiwan miss out on promotion this year.
By Joseph Marsh | 18 September 2009
Markets
Hong Kong investor sentiment at its weakest
The JF Investor Confidence Index shows Hong Kong investors are extremely negative about global markets, but are a tad optimistic about local shares.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 20 October 2008
Distribution
Rabobank launches food and agribusiness indices
The Rabo Fastracks Index series is expected to capture the next phase of the agriculture boom for investors looking beyond commodities.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 17 July 2008
Distribution
HSBC unveils emerging markets titans index
Geographically, China has the highest weighting in the index; sector-wise, it's energy.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 9 April 2008
Distribution
FTSE launches Shariah global index series
The index series can be used by even the most conservative Shariah-compliant investors since it makes use of asset-based debt screening.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 31 January 2008
Markets
JF’s Hong Kong index shows slide in confidence
The quarterly JF Asset Management survey shows retail investors are still optimistic about Hong Kong shares but are choosing to stay on the safe side.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 14 January 2008
Distribution
New Singapore Straits Times Index
The index goes live in January, but trial values are already available.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 17 October 2007
Markets
South Korea nears developed-market status
FTSE CEO Mark Makepeace expects South Korea to clear a foreign exchange hurdle and become eligible to investors as a developed market next year.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 24 September 2007
Distribution
ABN Amro gets greener with new index
Firm launches an index to track the renewable-energy sector.
By Andrew Peck | 29 March 2007
Asset Owners
SSgA launches A$340 million fundamental index fund
Aussie institutions look for beta in a fund that invests in securities with below-average price-to-earnings ratios.
By Cherie Marriott | 19 October 2006
Asset Owners
SSE Infonet begins case against FTSE Xinhua
China index market heats up as Shanghai exchange begins breach of contract case against FTSE Xinhua.
By Samuel Riding | 13 October 2006
Markets
Can S&P usurp FTSE in China?
The new S&P/Citic all-share index will take on FTSE/Xinhua’s dominant range of products.
By Alastair Reed | 5 July 2006
Asset Owners
Shariah-compliant index series bound for Singapore
The Singapore Exchange joins forces with FTSE Group and Yasaar Research to produce a Shariah Index Series.
By Lara Wozniak | 9 January 2006
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US dollar
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Chinese renminbi
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None of the above; gold
  12%
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