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Business Moves

S&P launches Asia dividend indices amid regional push

S&P has further expanded its range of Asia-focused indices with two dividend products it has developed for providers of exchange-traded funds, one of which is set to underlie ...

By Joe Marsh | 22 August 2011

Asset Owners

Asian institutions go beyond market-cap benchmarks

A Fidelity and Greenwich Associates’ survey of Asian and European institutional funds reveals a huge discrepancy in how they use benchmarks to gain access to Asian assets.

By Jame DiBiasio | 15 March 2011

Outlooks

To invest in emerging markets, go beyond indices

Global investors must learn to accept volatility and market ‘roadblocks’ if they are to capture the potential of emerging markets, says BNPP executive Vincent ...

By Jame DiBiasio | 18 November 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

People Moves

FTSE appoints director for Asia

Jessie Pak takes on a role with an increased emphasis on China-related issues, including FTSE’s joint venture with news agency Xinhua.

By Jame DiBiasio | 17 February 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

Markets

Trend towards foreign investments on the up

Institutional investors are increasingly questioning the home bias in their portfolios, says Theodore Niggli, MSCI Barra's global head of indices.

By Joseph Marsh | 30 September 2009

Awards

Day 2: AsianInvestor 2009 Service Provider Awards

Today we announce the best index vendors and legal and auditing services firms.

By The Editors | 23 September 2009

Distribution

Thailand launches sharia-compliant index

FTSE and the Stock Exchange of Thailand add the FTSE SET Shariah Index to the market’s benchmarks.

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 26 May 2009

Distribution

FTSE to create Thai index series

Stock Exchange of Thailand hopes agreement will attract international investors.

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 7 September 2007

People Moves

FTSE Xinhua appoints new MD

China’s joint venture index provider FTSE Xinhua Index (FXI) has appointed Norman Yen to lead business expansion.

By Samuel Riding | 9 January 2007

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

Asset Owners

FTSE and Bursa Malaysia launch indices

The stock exchange will gradually replace existing indices with the new, modern line-up, including Islamic benchmarks.

By Jame DiBiasio | 16 January 2006

Alternatives

Here come investible Asian hedge fund indices

Eurekahedge and Maxam are creating an alternative to Asian funds of hedge funds.

By Jame DiBiasio | 4 December 2005

Alternatives

CSFB-Tremont launches style-focused investable hedge indices

Investable hedge fund index hits $2.5 billion in assets, 60% from Asian investors.

By Kamni Bharwani | 26 October 2004

Distribution

FTSE, Hang Seng offer Asia indices

The Asiatop Index is intended as a derivatives tool, not an institutional benchmark.

By Jame DiBiasio | 26 February 2002

Distribution

FTSE and Xinhua announce A share indices

China desperately needs more indices but the joint venture will face a huge marketing challenge.

By Jame DiBiasio | 24 July 2001

Markets

New China indices could shake up fund managers

MSCI''s new China indices may change the way investors pick funds.

By Rico Ngai | 8 June 2000

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