indices

Not all Chinese stock indices are built the same

Diverging performances across Chinese equity indices reflect an array of unique challenges, forcing passive investors to take on a more active risk-management approach when choosing the right benchmark to follow.

September 07, 2021

When it comes to China bonds, yield-hungry investors are ignoring politics

Biden may have picked up the baton from Trump when it comes to sanctions, but to what extent it will dent the run on China bonds, is another question.

July 06, 2021

Clearing the China bond hedging hurdle

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

September 27, 2019

FA poll: Stock market predictions

Asian indices have risen steadily so far this year, but which markets will end 2012 strongest? We ask our readers to guess.

February 20, 2012

SSE Infonet begins case against FTSE Xinhua

China index market heats up as Shanghai exchange begins breach of contract case against FTSE Xinhua.

October 12, 2006

FTSE and Bursa Malaysia launch indices

The stock exchange will gradually replace existing indices with the new, modern line-up, including Islamic benchmarks.

January 16, 2006

Here come investible Asian hedge fund indices

Eurekahedge and Maxam are creating an alternative to Asian funds of hedge funds.

December 04, 2005

CSFB-Tremont launches style-focused investable hedge indices

Investable hedge fund index hits $2.5 billion in assets, 60% from Asian investors.

October 26, 2004

FTSE, Hang Seng offer Asia indices

The Asiatop Index is intended as a derivatives tool, not an institutional benchmark.

February 26, 2002

FTSE and Xinhua announce A share indices

China desperately needs more indices but the joint venture will face a huge marketing challenge.

July 24, 2001