SOURCE / ECONOMY By Global Times Published: Feb 20, 2021 07:55 PM
Photo: CFPLondon-based index provider FTSE Russell has decided to include 129 Chinese A shares, including 11 shares from the Shanghai Stock Exchange s(SSE) STAR market for the first time, to its global benchmarks, but analysts noted that the inclusion is still limited in size and concerns of political influence remains.
FTSE Russell on Friday published the results of the semi-annual review of its FTSE Global Equity Index Series, in which a total of 129 A-shares, including 11 shares from STAR market, were included in the updated shares list, according to media reports.
The changes will be effective after the close of business on March 19.