Emerging Markets
China approves Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect
China’s regulators have formally approved the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, which was expected to launch last year.
Emerging Markets | 15 Aug 16
Emerging market equities: as compelling as they seem?
In August 2015, emerging market equities were in the midst of the most serious market correction since 2008. A year on, investors are more bullish than ever about the asset class. Is this radical change of mood justified?
India takes big step forward on reforms, says Mirae
The passage of the Goods and Services Tax bill in India last week will simplify a complex tax code, boost consumer spending and enhance productivity – giving equities a tailwind, according to Mirae Asset Global Investments.
Emerging Markets | 3 Aug 16
The EMpire strikes back?
The outlook for emerging markets is becoming more stable as falls in currency, oil and other commodity prices – added to a soft landing for China – continue to ease, argues Tai Hui, chief market strategist Asia at JP Morgan Asset Management.
WisdomTree launches China S&P 500 ETF
WisdomTree has added another product to its arsenal by announcing the launch of a new exchange traded fund (ETF) giving investors access to all classes of Chinese equities.