富时罗素CEO Fiona Bassett：未来6到12个月，欧洲主权财富基金和养老基金或增加中国配置

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that global investors are shifting from defensive cash and short-duration bonds to risk assets, including developed and emerging market stocks and bonds, with a notable increase in interest towards Chinese assets [2][5][10] - FTSE Russell's CEO anticipates that European sovereign wealth funds and pension funds may increase their allocation to China in the next 6 to 12 months, viewing China as an independent asset class rather than just part of emerging markets [2][11] - The upgrade of Vietnam's stock market to secondary emerging market status by FTSE Russell is expected to facilitate global investors' access to the Vietnamese market, although the impact on other emerging markets is minimal [2][14][18] Group 2 - European institutional investors are currently facing challenges such as high stock valuations, interest rate uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and internal pressures like weak growth prospects and regulatory fragmentation [8][9] - There is a growing interest among European asset managers in diversifying their portfolios by increasing allocations to China, particularly in sectors like technology and advanced manufacturing [11][12] - The demand for Chinese indices, especially those focused on technology and artificial intelligence, is rising among global investors, indicating a strong interest in China's growth potential [12][13] Group 3 - The transition of Vietnam to a secondary emerging market is expected to attract significant passive and active fund inflows, estimated at $1-1.5 billion, with around 30 stocks likely to be included in the indices [18] - The ongoing evolution of investor behavior towards ESG and climate considerations reflects a shift from simple ESG fund investments to more integrated and thematic approaches [20] - Despite some negative headlines, there is a substantial and ongoing inflow of capital into the ESG investment space, underscoring the long-term value and market demand for sustainable investments [20]