FTSE Russell to include China A-shares in major benchmarks

Index provider predicts passive inflows of $10bn

Index provider FTSE Russell has revealed it will start to include China A-shares in major benchmarks from June 2019.

The stocks will be selected from the FTSE China A Stock Connect All Cap index and included across the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (FTSE GEIS). Furthermore, China A-shares has been promoted to emerging market status reflecting the ongoing progress by the nation towards market reforms and increased access for investors. China Special: Asia ex Japan ex China - the biggest asset allocation decision of the next decade? The index provider will implement its inclusions over three phases between June 2019 and March 2020. After phase one is completed by June 2019, China A-shares will...