FTSE considers Malaysia for æadvanced emergingÆ status

Sep 17, 2009

Malaysia becomes a candidate for potential upgrade in FTSE GroupÆs Global Equity Index Series, while China A-shares and Taiwan miss out on promotion this year.

Malaysia yesterday joined index provider FTSE Group's watch list for possible promotion to advanced emerging market status, while China A-shares and Taiwan remain on watch for promotion to secondary emerging and developed status, respectively. The moves follow the FTSE's annual review of country classification for its Global Equity Index Series (GEIS).

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