FTSE Russell to include China A-shares in major benchmarks

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 A-shares make their debut in MSCI indices 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 represent 5.5% of the FTSE Emerging index. On ...