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Multi Asset | 1 Sep 16
WMA ditches FTSE in favour of MSCI
The Wealth Management Association has struck a deal with MSCI to provide a series of indices, replacing FTSE as its indexing partner.
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.
European investors backed the wrong horse
The past 12 months haven’t been a great time for equity investors. Only US equities delivered a positive return during the period, albeit a modest one. A year ago, few European investors were betting on this asset class to do well though.
MSCI tells China ‘No for now’ on entry into EM index
For the third time since 2013, the US index provider rejected the inclusion of China A-shares in its flagship emerging market indices, highlighting key unresolved issues.
Regulations helping drive ETFs in Asia
The passive products are gathering momentum in Asia, which is still in the early stages of ETF adoption, said Deborah Fuhr, managing partner of UK-based research consultancy ETFGI.