ETFR: Indexing in Japan: S&P Takes The Lead
July 2001
ETFR Cover Story
Indexing in Japan: S&P Takes The Lead
by Marsha Zapson
We analyzed the Japanese market and decided there are two prominent indices in Japan, the Nikkei 225 and the Topix," says David Collins, vice president for Standard & Poor’s Index Services Asia Pacific. S&P launched its mini Topix, the S&P/Topix 150, in February 2000 after about nine months of researchJapan, a Market Apart
by Marsha Zapson
In a recent flurry of activity, Asia has moved firmly onto the ETF stage as first China and then Japan looked to launch product. In May, Barclays Global Investors announced the launch of iShares in Hong KongETFR Features
Reaping the Rewards
by Elise Coroneos
"There are a number of ideas… we can develop ETF products around"It Pays to Advertise
by Kelly Haughton
When Barclays Global Investments launched its iShares products with an advertising blitz in June 2000, including television ads, it could have started a whole new ball game in marketing financial services products.Multiplying The Avenues For Access
by Elise Coroneos
In the summer of 1997, the Swiss Exchange, the Deutsche Börse AG and the Paris Bourse sat down with Dow Jones and Co to discuss the creation of a venture to publish and disseminate European regional indices.Capturing European Market Share
by Marsha Zapson
Deutsche Börse AG, Europe’s second largest exchange, garnered nearly 59% of the volume of Europe’s ETF business during May, says Rainer Riess, head of primary markets for Deutsche BörseFighting For Shelf Space, ETFs Take On ADRs
by Kelly Haughton
"You’d have to buy a basket to get the diversification that an ETF offers"ETFR Databank
