262: What Do ETFs in Asia Mean for Investors in Today’s Markets?
About this episode
The episode discusses the evolving role of ETFs in Asia and their implications for investors in today's complex market conditions.
ETFs in Asia have grown significantly since the global financial crisis, but their role is changing. What began as a way to access markets is now expanding into broader portfolio applications as investors face more complex market conditions. In this episode of The Bid, Oscar Pulido speaks with Christian Obrist, Head of iShares Distribution in Asia, and Nick Peach, Head of iShares Asia Pacific at BlackRock. They discuss how ETF usage in the region has developed and how investors are applying them across different strategies. The conversation explores how education has shifted from fundamentals to advanced use cases, including liquidity management, tactical allocation, and operational efficiency. It also highlights the role of digital investors, the importance of local market development, and how ETFs are becoming more integrated into portfolio construction. Key moments in this episode 00:00 Introduction 02:15 How ETF usage in Asia has moved beyond market access 03:55 Why ETF investor education is shifting toward advanced applications 05:15 Active ETFs and Efficiency 06:43 Asia Ecosystem Differences 07:40 How digital investors are influencing ETF…
People in this episode
Host: Oscar Pulido
Guests: Christian Obrist, Nick Peach
Topics covered
- ETFs in Asia
- investor education
- portfolio construction
- market access
- digital investors
- liquidity management
Keywords
- ETFs
- Asia
- investors
- portfolio applications
- market conditions
- tactical allocation
- operational efficiency
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BlackRock, iShares
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