{"id":11684,"date":"2015-10-26T16:09:47","date_gmt":"2015-10-26T08:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/westchina.austcham.org\/?p=11684"},"modified":"2015-10-26T16:12:27","modified_gmt":"2015-10-26T08:12:27","slug":"financial-services-talking-points-26-10-2015-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westchina.austcham.org\/?p=11684","title":{"rendered":"Financial Services Talking Points 26-10-2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Date: <\/strong>Monday, 26th<\/sup> October 2015<\/em><\/p>\n

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China considering launching QDII2 trial in Shanghai free trade zone (English)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Source: The Business Times, 22 Oct 2015<\/em><\/p>\n

China is considering launching its long-planned qualified domestic individual investor programme (QDII2) in the Shanghai FTZ, according to the State Council. Currently individual Chinese investors are allowed to purchase a maximum of US$50,000 worth of foreign currency a year, but regulators have been considering an expanded programme for selected domestic investors for some time. The planned QDII2 programme would be restricted to individuals with at least 1 million yuan in financial assets.<\/p>\n

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China’s central bank says rate cut will lower social financing costs (English)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Source: Reuters, 23 Oct 2015<\/em><\/p>\n

China’s central bank on Friday cut interest rates and lowered the amount of cash banks must hold as reserves, besides freeing up deposit rates, after reporting this week its slowest quarterly economic growth since the global financial crisis. A Q&A document released by PBOC said the rate cut was in line with the economic situation and would further lower social financing costs to support the real economy.<\/p>\n

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China’s Stocks Rise to Two-Month High after Interest-Rate Cuts (English)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Source: Bloomberg, 26 Oct 2015<\/em><\/p>\n

China\u2019s stocks rose, sending the benchmark index to a two-month high, after the central bank cut interest rates for a sixth time in a year as the nation\u2019s leaders gather this week to map out a five-year plan for the world\u2019s second-largest economy. The Shanghai Composite Index increased 0.7 percent to 3,437.52 at 9:32 a.m. local time, heading for the highest level since Aug. 21. The Shanghai gauge has rebounded 17 percent from this year\u2019s low on Aug.<\/p>\n

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Australian dollar caught between China fears and market calm (English)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Source: Brisbane times, 26 Oct 2015<\/em><\/p>\n

Further monetary easing by China has buoyed equity markets around the world, but traders are less certain about repercussions for the Australian dollar. According to an ANZ strategist, a sharp rally after the PBoC cut rates was very short-lived and the Australian dollar pushed back towards its week lows alongside commodity prices. At midday on Monday, the AUD was buying US72.32\u00a2, in line with where it was at the same time on Friday.<\/p>\n

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How to benefit from the new Chinese dream (English)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Source: ANZ, 21 Oct 2015<\/em><\/p>\n

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It’s those dreams of the Chinese middle class shifting China’s economy from an export-focused one to being consumption driven and reshaping China’s view of Australia as a source of commodities to a richer and more sustainable relationship. Three anchors of the relationship are education, investment and tourism. Analysts believe with the correct focus, Australian businesses can position themselves to greatly benefit from this change. With the Chinese middle class expected to reach over 800m by 2030, the opportunity for Australia is boundless but the global competition for their attention will be intense.<\/p>\n

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The unparalleled Asian opportunity (English)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Source: ANZ, 22 Oct 2015<\/em><\/p>\n

For companies of all sizes, for those that can expand into the region, meet the right people and build the right relationships \u2013 along with the right products and business strategies – the Asian opportunity is unparalleled. Australia’s financial services credentials are well established, trusted and respected. Now we are seeing consumers demand higher quality products and niche services \u2013 dairy, meat, wine, health and beauty services, technology, medical expertise and education.<\/p>\n

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Other Financial Services Working Group Members\u2019 market updates<\/em><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Australian Markets Weekly<\/a> <\/span>by National Australia Bank<\/p>\n

Australian Economic Perspective<\/a> <\/span>by Commonwealth Bank<\/p>\n

Australian Economic Reports<\/a><\/span> by Westpac Banking Corporation<\/p>\n

ANZ Bluenotes<\/a><\/span> by ANZ Bank<\/p>\n

Market Insights<\/a><\/span> by Macquarie Group<\/p>\n

This brief\u00a0summarises a range of publicly available news articles in both Chinese and English and AustCham\u00a0takes no responsibility for the\u00a0accuracy of the information in these articles. In\u00a0addition, the views and opinions reflected in these articles\u00a0are\u00a0not necessarily representative of AustCham.<\/em><\/p>\n

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AustCham Beijing\u2019s Financial Services Working Group is chaired by Zhongmin Zha (Westpac Banking Corporation). For more details on how to get involved in the AustCham Beijing Financial Services Working Group, please contact <\/em>Andrew Britz<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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