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Why is the $US so weak?
January 31, 2018--One of the surprise global market developments over the past year has undoubtedly been weakness in the $US. Why? This note suggests that, rather than simply blaming a dovish Fed or an erratic US President, the main driver of $US weakness has been the broadening (or "synchronisation") of global growth over the past year, which has encouraged investors to increase exposure to (at least up until recently) under performing non-US markets.
If this is the case, it does also suggest the $US is not about to turn around anytime soon.
We can't blame the Fed or Trump for $US Weakness
After surging by 30% between mid-2014 and end-2016, the $US Index fell 9.9% in 2017 and is already down a further 3.2% so far in 2018. Some suggest $US weakness reflects concerns over low US inflation and whether the Fed would be aggressive in raising interest rates. Another argument is that concern with the ability of US President Donald Trump to pass legislation is to blame. But neither argument seems to hold much water.
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Source: BetaShares
BetaShares Australian ETF Review-2017 in Review
January 31, 2018--One word: BIG!
We'll begin our posts in 2018 with a look at the year 2017 in ETF-land. And what a year it was!
The Global ETF industry recorded significant growth in 2017, receiving its highest ever level of net inflows (US$633B)-a growth rate of 18% year on year. In total the global industry ended the year at US$4.8T1.
Locally, our ETF industry followed this global trend in 2017 and broke virtually all records available. The Australian ETF industry's funds under management continued to grow rapidly, increasing a particularly fast 40% year on year to end the year at a new record high of $36B. The industry grew FuM by $10.2B which smashed the previous record ($6.3B) set in 2015.
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Source: betashares.com.au
Full text: China's Arctic Policy
January 26, 2018--The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China published a white paper titled "China's Arctic Policy" on Friday.
Foreword
Global warming in recent years has accelerated the melting of ice and snow in the Arctic region. As economic globalization and regional integration further develops and deepens, the Arctic is gaining global significance for its rising strategic, economic values and those relating to scientific research, environmental protection, sea passages, and natural resources.
view the State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China Full text white paper: China's Arctic Policy
Source: xinhuanet.com
China reveals 'Polar Silk Road' ambition in Arctic policy white paper
January 26, 2018--Beijing will encourage companies to build infrastructure and conduct commercial trial voyages that will 'bring opportunities' to the region.
Beijing on Friday released its first official Arctic policy white paper, outlining its ambition for a "Polar Silk Road" amid growing concerns over China's activities in the region.
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Source: South China Morning Post
Renminbi reaches more than 2-year high as dollar declines
January 25, 2018--The renminbi rallied on Thursday, hitting its strongest level against the dollar in almost 27 months as the greenback fell further.
The tightly controlled onshore renminbi, which is permitted to trade 2 per cent either side of a daily midpoint set by the People's Bank of China, was 0.6 per cent stronger at Rmb6.328, its firmest level since early November 2015. That brings the currency's gain against the dollar for the year to date to 2.8 per cent.
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Source: priceshall.com
China asset management market 'to grow sixfold in 10 years'
January 23, 2018--January 23, 2018--China's assets under management is expected to reach $12trn (€9.8trn) by 2027 due to pension fund inflows, according to a report from Shanghai-based financial consultancy Z-Ben.
This compares to the country's $1.7trn of assets at the end of 2017.
Pension flows will account for up to 40% of China's total industry assets under management in 10 years' time, Z-Ben said.
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Source: IP&E
ETFGI reports that assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed in Asia Pacific ex-Japan increased by a record of 40 billion US dollars during the year of 2017
January 22, 2018--TFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that assets invested in ETFs and ETPs listed in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) increased by 31.4% during 2017 to reach a new high of US$170.26 Bn at the end of December. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)
Highlights
Assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) increased by a record $40.24 billion during the year, to reach a new high of $170.26 billion.
According to ETFG's December 2017 Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) ETF and ETP industry insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service, assets invested in ETFs and ETPs listed in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) grew by $40.24 Bn YTD.
Year-to-date, through end of December 2017, ETFs and ETPs listed in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) saw net inflows of $6.54 Bn.
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Source: ETFGI
Hang Seng Indexes Launches Hang Seng SCHK Quality Growth Low Volatility Index
January 22, 2018--Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited ("Hang Seng Indexes") today launched the Hang Seng SCHK Quality Growth Low Volatility Index. The index is a multi-factor smart beta index.
It aims to represent the performance of the top 50 Hong Kong-listed LargeCap or MidCap companies
that demonstrate high financial quality, growth potential and low volatility, and are also
available for southbound trading under the Stock Connect Scheme.
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Source: Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited
ETFGI reports that assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed in Japan increased by 59% to reach a new high of 275 billion US dollars at the end of December 2017
January 22, 2018--ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that assets invested in ETFs and ETPs listed in Japan increased by 59.2% during 2017 to reach a new high of US$275.84 Bn at the end of December. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)
Highlights
Assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed in Japan increased by a record $102.53 billion during the year, to reach a new high of $275.84 billion.
According to the Central Bank of Japan, it owns approximately 75% of the assets of ETFs listed in Japan.
Year-to-date, through end of December 2017, ETFs and ETPs listed in Japan saw record net inflows of $52.62 Bn.
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Source: ETFGI
China's economy grows by 6.9% in 2017
January 18, 2018--China's economy grew by 6.9% in 2017 according to official data-the first time in seven years the pace of growth has picked up.
The figure beats Beijing's official annual expansion target of about 6.5%.
China is a key driver of the global economy and so the better-than-expected data is likely to cheer investors around the world.
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Source: bbc.com
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