Asia

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ProShares has released four ETFs in the US providing two times leveraged exposure to indices covering Europe, Pacific ex-Japan, Brazil and Mexico.

Deutsche Bank has released an ETF tracking the Australian money market, listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).

Prudential's chief executive of UK and Europe Rob Devey has been appointed to lead the group's planned integration of its Asian business with the AIA Group.

Global investor confidence is up on last month, according to research by State Street Global Markets.

Leigh Harrison, co-head of UK equities at Threadneedle, says the market has a number of obstacles to overcome before UK equities can start making good progress.

First State Investments is launching offshore versions of its Asia Pacific and Global Emerging Markets funds.

Philip Hunter, manager of the Old Mutual Asian Select fund, assesses growth prospects for the Asia region.

Deutsche Bank has listed an ETF providing exposure to China on the Singapore exchange SGX, offering European investors access to A-shares through a Ucits compliant vehicle.

Prudential has agreed to buy AIG's Asian business for $35.5bn, which will be partially funded by a $20bn rights issue.