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How institutional investors in Asia can make the most of a surging ETP market

In partnership with HKEX

As Asia’s growing ETP market presents more opportunities, selecting the optimal products involves navigating issues beyond expense ratios. Institutional investors must consider an array of factors such as thematic exposure, taxation, and market liquidity to make fully informed choices.

How institutional investors in Asia can make the most of a surging ETP market

FTLife CIO sees ETFs as useful tool in new regulatory era

Shusi He

Sep 25, 2023

New World Development’s FTLife endorses the use of ETFs for swift exposure adjustment and risk management, particularly in the face of Hong Kong’s forthcoming risk-based capital regime.

FTLife CIO sees ETFs as useful tool in new regulatory era

Taiwan's BLF bets on global equities with $2b mandate

Shusi He

May 9, 2023

Taiwan's Bureau of Labor Funds is taking on more risk through its passive equity mandate as it banks on a rally in global equity markets.

Taiwan's BLF bets on global equities with $2b mandate

Market Views: How high can gold prices go?

Shusi He

Apr 25, 2023

Inflation, banking crisis, and a weakening US dollar are putting gold under the spotlight. AsianInvestor asks asset managers if gold prices have hit a peak or if there is more room for prices to rise.

Market Views: How high can gold prices go?

Korea Post's new RFP shows appetite for passive funds

Hans Poulsen

Jan 10, 2023

The asset owner is planning a new ETF mandate, and although passive management has won favour, several factors still make active managers relevant.

Korea Post's new RFP shows appetite for passive funds

ETF risks highlighted amid sharp market falls in 2022

Richard Newell

Oct 31, 2022

With equity markets in Asia bearing the brunt of recent bearishness, a new report highlights the risk of contagion from illiquid assets held in some ETFs.

ETF risks highlighted amid sharp market falls in 2022

The next chapter for asset management in Asia Pacific

In partnership with State Street Corporation

After 40 years of servicing the Asia Pacific region, State Street highlights the key trends it expects to shape the future of the asset management industry.

The next chapter for asset management in Asia Pacific

Exclusive: Hong Kong-based asset owner involved in $100 million Japanese equity ETF deal

Shusi He

Jul 28, 2022

A weaker yen has made Japanese equities more attractive. The investment in the Japan ETF has recorded a 5.3% return as of Wednesday during the holding period since May 19.

Exclusive: Hong Kong-based asset owner involved in $100 million Japanese equity ETF deal

Tech and energy transition lead thematic ETF growth: Morningstar

Lucas Cacioli

Apr 27, 2022

ETFs tracking technology themes received the largest share of fund flows over 2021, as China takes third place in thematic fund market size behind Europe and the US.

Tech and energy transition lead thematic ETF growth: Morningstar

Firms hit by Covid draw family investor capital

Richard Newell

Feb 21, 2022

While Covid-related businesses, such as those in healthcare, have received capital, other sectors have been losing out — and flexible private capital can fill in these gaps.

Firms hit by Covid draw family investor capital

China and Singapore explore cross-border ETF link

Twinkle Zhou

Jan 6, 2022

The two markets grew by the high double-digits last year and expect further growth in the years to come.

China and Singapore explore cross-border ETF link

ESG drives thematic ETF interest after record inflows in 2021

Natalie Koh, Lucas Cacioli

Jan 4, 2022

Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on economies, more than $1 trillion flowed into ETFs globally in 2021, with a growing number of investors looking to invest in thematic varieties.

ESG drives thematic ETF interest after record inflows in 2021