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Trump Considers Banning Chinese Stock in Federal Pension, Reports Say
The White House is reportedly reviewing its options against a planned investment into Chinese equities.
Tag: MSCI
Why Frontier Markets Hold Promise, with an Asterisk
Political unrest still can upend otherwise impressive growth in places like Kenya and Sri Lanka.
People Moves Roundup
MSCI finds an ESG head, AIG creates sustainability officer role, and more.
People Moves Roundup
MSCI strengthens Australia, New Zealand reach, Chicago Trading Co. gets a new CEO, and more.
Newsmakers
NYC Comptroller Wants 3 Major Indexes to Ban Saudi Stocks
Scott Stringer says city’s five pension funds want to shun the kingdom following Khashoggi murder.
Market Moves
FTSE Russell to Add China A-Shares to Global Indexes
Move expected to bring initial passive inflows of $10 billion.
Corporate Moves
MSCI Nabs Ex-Alaska Permanent Fund CIO
Russell Read will start his new London-based job in September.
MSCI EM Index Up 25% YTD
WTI Crude prices hit $50 for the first time since May.
Newsmakers
World’s Largest Pension Fund Selects Three ESG Indices for $9 Billion Investments
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund looks to set a global example.
Market Moves
Will Saudi Arabia Be Next on MSCI Emerging Market Index?
Country placed on watch list based on the progress of its recent stock market reforms.
Asset Allocation
MSCI Set to Include Chinese Big Caps, But Growth May Be Elsewhere
The 222 large-cap stocks being included in emerging market ETF are largely part of the old Chinese economy.