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Asian fixed income ETFs build appeal with investors

In partnership with State Street Global Advisors

A new survey by Greenwich Associates indicates that investors see exchange-traded funds as an increasingly effective tool to access Asian fixed income. The liquidity of the products is a particular draw.

Asian fixed income ETFs build appeal with investors

Will funds of ETFs take off in Asia?

Joe Marsh

Sep 4, 2013

A panel hosted by AsianInvestor discussed this and other issues around exchange-traded funds, such as how Asian ETFs can move beyond a concentration on China products.

UBS hires Yip to build Asian ETF business

Joe Marsh

Aug 29, 2013

UBS Global Asset Management has appointed exchange-traded funds veteran Sammy Yip in a newly created role as it seeks to build out its ETF business.

UBS hires Yip to build Asian ETF business

Commerzbank expands in ETF market-making

Georgina Lee

Aug 19, 2013

The German bank sees an opportunity to provide tighter pricing on gold exchange-traded funds in Asia, citing its capabilities in gold spot and futures trading.

Commerzbank expands in ETF market-making

Volatility hurting Asia's struggling bond ETF market

Georgina Lee

Aug 15, 2013

Asian institutions are shunning fixed-income ETFs due to low liquidity and lack of product choice, hampering industry growth. Recent market volatility has exacerbated the situation.

Volatility hurting Asia's struggling bond ETF market

Direxion wins HK licence, adds saleswoman

Joe Marsh

Jul 29, 2013

The US exchange-traded funds provider has begun marketing its products to professional and institutional investors in the territory.

Direxion wins HK licence, adds saleswoman

Eight in 10 Asian investors not using ETFs

Joe Marsh

Jul 22, 2013

Use of exchange-traded funds remains low in Asia Pacific, according to Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management’s annual Asian ETF survey.

Eight in 10 Asian investors not using ETFs

Updated: Korea Investment to debut synthetic ETF

Jame DiBiasio

Jul 18, 2013

Korea Investment Management is about to introduce the first synthetic exchange-traded fund to Korea.

Updated: Korea Investment to debut synthetic ETF

Custom ETF mandates on the rise in Asia

Suzy Waite

Jun 5, 2013

Discretionary exchange-traded fund portfolios, commonplace in markets such as the US, are now growing in popularity in this region.

Mirae Asset targets global ETF buildout

Leigh Powell

May 6, 2013

The firm has set its sights on the US, Latin America and South Asia as it strives to offer a broader suite to institutions. But market leader Samsung sees greater growth in the retail market.

Korean ETF issuers ready new synthetic wave

Leigh Powell

Apr 25, 2013

The nation’s Financial Services Commission is working on guidelines to allow swaps-based replication from this June. The suite of new products will likely track overseas indices.

Korean ETF issuers ready new synthetic wave

Deutsche AM integration sees execs switch licences

Joe Marsh

Feb 21, 2013

The change comes as Deutsche Bank combines its asset management arm with its private wealth business in a restructuring and rebranding exercise.

Deutsche AM integration sees execs switch licences