etfs

Huaan will launch the mainland''s second equity ETF while ChinaAMC applies to launch one for bonds.

Says BGI, which has built an ETF business for outsiders seeking Asia exposure.

Mandated to run the pan-Asian fund by the region''s central banks, State Street will open it to other investors.

Terrorism''s impact on Japanese equities threatens its banks. Tokyo wants banks to shed stocks without damaging the market. Exchange-traded funds may be one solution.

Regulatory body approves the launch of four open-ended funds on the Australian Stock Exchange.