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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. 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. The product provides an interest rate hedging alternative in certain Asian markets where there is little else available. The funds JV is looking to tap into Chinese appetite for more exotic products; meanwhile, it also finds a new CIO. 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. The JF Investor Confidence Index shows Hong Kong investors are extremely negative about global markets, but are a tad optimistic about local shares. The Rabo Fastracks Index series is expected to capture the next phase of the agriculture boom for investors looking beyond commodities. Geographically, China has the highest weighting in the index; sector-wise, it's energy. The index series can be used by even the most conservative Shariah-compliant investors since it makes use of asset-based debt screening. 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. The index goes live in January, but trial values are already available. FTSE CEO Mark Makepeace expects South Korea to clear a foreign exchange hurdle and become eligible to investors as a developed market next year. Firm launches an index to track the renewable-energy sector. Aussie institutions look for beta in a fund that invests in securities with below-average price-to-earnings ratios. China index market heats up as Shanghai exchange begins breach of contract case against FTSE Xinhua. The new S&P/Citic all-share index will take on FTSE/Xinhua’s dominant range of products. The Singapore Exchange joins forces with FTSE Group and Yasaar Research to produce a Shariah Index Series. Korea, Taiwan and China on FTSE watch list for status change. Xinhua and Lehman launch China''s first comprehensive bond index. S&P and CITICS partnership to develop A-share indices meeting global standards.