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A diversified approach to dynamic markets

In partnership with S&P Dow Jones Indices

As investors grapple to manage multi-asset portfolios amid today’s uncertainty, they are prioritising portfolio diversification and income via more traditional assets, according to an exclusive poll by AsianInvestor and S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI).

A diversified approach to dynamic markets

How bond indices can take the grunt work out of identifying greenwashing

Shusi He

Aug 26, 2021

For smaller asset owners with limited internal capacity, bond indices can serve as a good proxy for fixed income ESG screening.

How bond indices can take the grunt work out of identifying greenwashing

Market Views: Clearing the China bond hedging hurdle

Jaycee Man

Sep 26, 2019

Underdeveloped derivatives markets in China may be holding back investor access to onshore bonds. Three specialists tell AsianInvestor what needs to be done.

Market Views: Clearing the China bond hedging hurdle

Fidelity exec tips China inclusion in global bond indices in 2018

Joe Marsh

Oct 20, 2016

Portfolio manager Bryan Collins does not expect to see mainland bonds included in global bond benchmarks for at least a year. He also plays down concerns about the onshore debt market.

Fidelity exec tips China inclusion in global bond indices in 2018

Index providers “under pressure” on China bond inclusion

Toby Yiu

Jul 20, 2016

China's bond market is likely to be included in global fixed income benchmarks next year, but investors remain cautious on mainland debt securities, says Pimco's Luke Spajic.

Index providers “under pressure” on China bond inclusion

China managers pressure MSCI on A-shares

Toby Yiu

May 10, 2016

In the first of two articles on MSCI’s decision on including A-shares in its emerging-market indices, Chinese fund managers – and local media – argue that it should happen next month.

China managers pressure MSCI on A-shares

Thomson Reuters: the power of data

Thomson Reuters

Sep 10, 2014

Stephan Flagel, head of indices, stresses the importance of technology, turnaround times and compliance for Thomson Reuters' bespoke index services.

MSCI poaches from Credit Suisse, Pimco

Joe Marsh

May 23, 2013

The group has made two new hires – one for its index business and one on the analytics side – to strengthen its Asia operations.

Playing around with the Barclays Global Agg

Jame DiBiasio

Jul 26, 2012

BlackRock’s Anthony Chan suggests ways investors can take apart benchmark indices and put them back together again, better.

Playing around with the Barclays Global Agg

FTSE names Japan chief, mulls bond indices

Joe Marsh

Jul 3, 2012

Following Paul Hoff’s retirement, the index provider hires asset-management veteran Yuji Ogino in Tokyo.

FTSE names Japan chief, mulls bond indices

awards

Day 3: AsianInvestor 2011 Service Provider Awards

The Editors

Oct 26, 2011

Today we announce the winners in indexing, accounting and legal services. Tomorrow we will name the winners in Asian equities trading & execution.

Day 3: AsianInvestor 2011 Service Provider Awards

S&P launches Asia dividend indices amid regional push

Joe Marsh

Aug 21, 2011

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 the first dividend ETF in Hong Kong.

S&P launches Asia dividend indices amid regional push