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In this fortnight’s newsletter we explore the renewed enthusiasm for dividend-paying stocks and continued dynamic evolution in the sustainable investment market. Additionally, we report on how diversification is tackling macro challenges, equity market rotation, and credit stress, and provide an in-depth look at country rotation in financial markets.   Dive into the topics that interest you most. 

FTSE Russell is proud to collaborate with the Bank of China (BOC) in constructing the FTSE BOC China Local Government Bond Index Series. 🌍 Your index partner for a changing world 🌍 The Index Series measures the performance of onshore Chinese yuan-denominated Chinese regional government bonds issued in mainland China in the FTSE Chinese (Onshore CNY) Broad Bond Index, and provides indices across short, medium and long-term maturity buckets. #FTSERussell #BankOfChina #MarketOpen #IndexInvesting #FTSEBOCChinaLocalGovernmentBondIndexSeries

FTSE Russell extends its congratulations to Global X ETFs Hong Kong for the successful launch of the Global X FTSE Greater China ETF. This ETF tracks the FTSE MPF Greater China Index, which is designed to enable performance comparisons with the many MPF funds currently available in Hong Kong. – The right ETF starts with the right index – 📌 The FTSE Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Index Series was launched in 2001 by FTSE Russell in collaboration with Willis Towers Watson (WTW) and Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA). The MPF Index Series is based on the FTSE All-World Index Series and provides a range of country and regional indices, with both unhedged and hedged indexes to provide choices for investors. The series provides the most precise benchmarks for the Hong Kong market by accurately reflecting regulatory requirements, permitted investment markets and asset classes as well as accounting for any dividend withholding tax rates and investment restrictions applied to the MPF system. 👉 More about the FTSE MPF Greater China Index: https://lseg.group/4c3VZnO #GlobalXETFsHongKong #FTSERussell #Indexinvesting #MPFIndex #ETF

Despite global trade policy uncertainty and a challenging global economic outlook, the Straits Times Index (STI), calculated by FTSE Russell, has continued to outperform many APAC equity markets and recently reached multiple all-time highs. 👉 What lies ahead for this rally, and can the index sustain its momentum? Join Belle C., Geoff Howie from SGX Group and Wilson Teo for an exclusive webinar as they delve into Singapore's macroeconomic and equity landscape. They will share their insights on Singapore’s economic outlook, the impact of US tariffs and China's slowdown, case studies of Singapore’s stocks’ opportunities and risks, and the outlook of the STI. 📅 Date: 11 April 🕒 Time: 11:00 AM SGT 🔗 Register now: https://lseg.group/424LpZb #FTSERussell #SGX #STI #EquityMarkets #EconomicOutlook #InvestmentInsights #Indexinvesting

We are pleased to announce that Anthony Rochte has joined FTSE Russell as Global Head of Sales. Based in New York, Anthony will lead our global network of client focused relationship managers in delivering the benefits of our comprehensive and diverse range of index products to our customers. As part of the leadership team, Anthony brings a wealth of experience in a career leading Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) across major investment banks and private banking as well as building ETF businesses from the ground up.

FTSE Russell’s Fixed Income Index Module app allows you to design your ideal custom benchmark. Using the app, you can slice & dice the market whilst also generating new ideas and creating innovative index solutions. Register for the webinar now to learn how you can create, customise and compare index ideas using the FIXM app. Register now: https://lseg.group/4kZzxQR #FixedIncome #FTSERussell #IndexModule #Index #Customise

Join us for the 2nd edition of webinar "India's Financial Markets Spotlight" https://lseg.group/3E5jvnP. A great opportunity to hear from Nilesh Shah, CEO, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Companies Limited and Indrani De, CFA, PRM, Head of Global Investment Research, FTSE Russell on the macroeconomic development of the India's financial market. Topics of discussion include: - India’s economic trends - Performance of various asset classes in India - Analysis of Indian equities & fixed income - India's position in the global context - Opportunities & risks in the current market amidst global development Save your spot: https://lseg.group/3E5jvnP

Why should sustainable equity investors pay close attention to Singapore? To address this question, Lee Clements, Head of Applied Sustainable Investment Research at FTSE Russell analyses data from the Straits Times Index, which represents the top thirty largest and most liquid companies listed on SGX Group. Listen to his top-line overview in our video below. Read Lee's full article here: https://lseg.group/43mofQk

FTSE Russell proudly congratulates UOB Asset Management Ltd on their successful benchmark transition in the UOBAM FTSE China A50 Index ETF. - The right ETF starts with the right index - Since 2003, the FTSE China A50 Index has evolved with market development. The index now accounts for foreign ownership limits as well as sanctioned stock treatment, enhancing its investability among international investors. Despite this evolution, FTSE China A50’s index methodology has continued to follow a transparent, well understood free float market cap adjusted index methodology a standard for indices with a modest number of constituents. 📌 Here are five facts you might not know about the FTSE China A50 Index: https://lseg.group/3VgaD4b #FTSERussell #UOBAssetManagement #FTSEChinaA50 #ETF #IndexInvesting

Today, Julien Moussavi, PhD, Head of Sustainable Fixed Income Product at FTSE Russell, will dive into the topic of whether planetary boundaries will impose new investment models during a roundtable at the #TimetoChange25 Climate, Energy, and Sustainable Finance Forum. For conference delegates it’s a great opportunity to gain insights from an expert on integrating sustainable investment considerations into fixed income investment strategies. For those passionate about sustainable investment in fixed income, connect with Julien Moussavi, PhD on LinkedIn.