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What Do ETFs in Asia Mean for Investors in Today’s Markets?
What Do ETFs in Asia Mean for Investors in Today’s Markets?ETFs in Asia are moving beyond basic access to more advanced portfolio uses. Oscar Pulido speaks with Christian Obrist, Head of iShares Distribution in Asia, and Nick Peach, Head of iShares Asia Pacific at BlackRock, about how investors are using ETFs for portfolio construction, liquidity, and risk management.
Oscar Polito
Global Head of Product Strategy for Fundamental Equities
Oscar D. Pulido, CFA, Managing Director, is the Global Head of Product Strategy for the Fundamental Equities (FE) business. In this role, he is responsible for commercial strategy, product development, and business activities to drive growth across the FE platform. He is also the host of BlackRock's flagship investment podcast, The Bid.
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