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Thailand: Economic and social progress has been remarkable but structural change is needed to create more quality jobs and overcome regional imbalances, according to new OECD report
April 9, 2018--Thailand has made impressive economic and social progress over the past several decades, but must now take further steps to transform its economy and ensure that prosperity is shared more equally across the country, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
The Initial Assessment of the Multidimensional Review of Thailand highlights how sustained, strong growth and a rapidly modernising economy have turned Thailand into an upper-middle income country. Poverty has plummeted from 60% in 1990 to 7% today, while education and health services have considerably expanded and improved, fueling the country's ambitions to become a high-income country by 2036.
view the Multi-Dimensional Review of Thailand (Volume 1)
Source: OECD
Thailand Expected to Post 4.1% Growth in 2018-Best Economic Performance Since 2012
April 9, 2018--Breakthrough innovation can expand new industries, create jobs, and raise incomes
Thailand's economy is expected to grow by 4.1 percent in 2018, the fastest pace since 2012, says the latest edition of the World Bank's Thailand Economic Monitor.
Thailand's economic recovery is broadening in 2018. While rapid export growth continues fueling the economy, an increase in capacity utilization and acceleration in capital goods imports suggest a nascent domestic demand recovery as well. Regulatory reforms and overall policy stability are contributing to continuing improvements in business sentiment.
view the World Bank-Thailand Economic Monitor-April 2018 : Beyond the Innovation Paradox
Source: World Bank
China's fund industry predicted to grow fivefold by 2025.
April 8, 2018-- China will provide the "single largest growth opportunity" for global investment managers, with the country,s mutual fund assets forecast to multiply fivefold to reach $7.5tn (Rmb47tn) by 2025
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Source: FT.com
BetaShares to launch world's lowest cost Australian shares ETF
April 6, 2018--BetaShares has announced it will launch the world's lowest cost Australian shares ETF, the BetaShares Australia 200 ETF, which will trade under the ASX under the code: A200.
A200 will give investors exposure to 200 of the largest companies listed on the ASX by market capitalisation in a single trade, with management costs of only 0.07% p.a, which is currently half the cost of the current lowest fee Australian shares ETF available on ASX.
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Source: BetaShares
Troubled crypto exchange Coincheck has been snapped up by Japan's Monex for 24m Pounds
April 6, 2018--Japanese financial services firm Monex Group today announced it will buy the troubled cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck for ¥3.6bn (£24m).
Coincheck, which Monex called a "pioneer" among cryptocurrency exchanges, suffered a $534m (£382m) hack in January.
Monex confirmed earlier this week it was interested in making a bid for the exchange,but it said it has been considering entering the crypto exchange business since last October when it launched a cryptocurrency lab.
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Source: cityam.com
SGX reports market statistics for March 2018
April 6, 2018--New bond listings in March see FY2018 to-date beating the FY2017 record of 819 (S$384.7 billion)
Another record month for SGX USD/CNH futures volumes as Renminbi internationalisation continues to drive demand for CNH hedging tools
Securities
Total Securities market turnover value was at S$27.7 billion, down 15% month-on-month (m-o-m) and down 5% year-on-year (y-o-y), over 21 trading days. There were 19 trading days in February 2018 and 23 in March 2017.
Securities daily average value (SDAV) was S$1.3 billion, down 24% m-o-m and up 4% y-o-y.
Market turnover value of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) was S$254 million, down 26% m-o-m and down 29% y-o-y.
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Source: SGX
BetaShares/Investment Trends ETF Report
April 4, 2018--Australian ETF investor numbers continue to grow as industry enters the mainstream
The seventh annual BetaShares/Investment Trends ETF Report provides a unique snapshot of the key statistics and drivers in the Australian Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) industry, from the perspective of self-directed investors- SMSFs and financial planners.
This year's findings signpost a continued rapid growth story, as the Australian ETF industry shifts further into the mainstream market.
Key findings of the report
The insights collected from this round of research are based on responses from approximately 6,000 investors and 500 advisers:
The number of ETF investors in Australia grew 18% in the 12 months to September 2017; reaching 314,000 SMSF trustees, the early adopters of ETFs, comprise 33% of ETF investors. Since 2010, the number of SMSF investors using ETFs has grown 288%
While SMSF usage of ETFs remains strong, there is increasing adoption by self-directed non-SMSF investors
Diversification, cost-effectiveness and access to overseas markets are the top drivers of investing in ETFs
Approximately 60% of Australian financial planners recommend ETFs or intend to do so within the next 12 months
SMSFs, the 'early adopters' remain key supporters
The number of Australian investors using ETFs has grown to a record number of 314,000, up 18%, from 265,000 in the previous year.
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Source: BetaShares
ETFGI reports ETFs and ETPs listed in Japan gathered net inflows of 7.76 billion US dollars during February 2018, the highest amount since August 2017
April 4, 2018--ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that ETFs and ETPs listed in Japan gathered US$7.76 billion in net inflows during February 2018, the highest monthly amount since August 2017 when net inflows were US$9.26 billion. Year-to-date net inflows for 2018 were at US$14.6 billion. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)
Highlights
Net new assets gathered by ETFs/ETPs listed in Japan were $7.76 Bn, the highest monthly net inflows since August 2017, which had $9.26 Bn
Assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed in Japan increased by 0.95%, or $2.80 Bn, during February, to $297 Bn
February 2018 marked the 4th consecutive month of net inflows into ETFs/ETPs listed in Japan
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Source: ETFGI
ETFGI reports assets invested in ETFs and ETPs listed in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) decreased by 3.32% during February 2018
April 4, 2018--ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) decreased by US$6.12 billion during February 2018. The decrease of 3.32%, from US$184 billion at the end of January 2018 to US$178 billion at the end of February, also represents the lowest growth in assets since January 2016, when assets decreased by 9.00% from US$117 billion to US$107 billion. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)
Highlights
Due to market moves the assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) decreased by 3.32%, or $6.12 Bn, during February, to $178 Bn
Net new assets gathered by ETFs/ETPs listed in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) were $3.46 Bn, the highest monthly net inflows since November 2017 which had $3.90 Bn
February 2018 marked the 4th consecutive month of net inflows into ETFs/ETPs listed in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan)
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Source: ETFGI
Bursa Malaysia announced CIS regulatory framework enhancements
April 2, 2018--Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd today announced enhancements to the regulatory framework for listed collective investment scheme (CIS) and business trust under the Main Market Listing Requirements (Main LR).
The CIS includes the Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Closed-End Funds (CEFs).
The enhancements arise from a review of the existing CIS framework by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the exchange, aimed at promoting growth and greater business efficiency of CIS and business trust listed on the Main Market.
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Source: News Straits Times
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