Emerging onto the global market

For years, investment constraints and regulatory restrictions in the country have kept China's A shares away from any major global benchmark indexes. But changes in the market for A shares have started to change things.

FTSE Russell, one of the world's leading index providers, announced its transition to include A shares in its widely followed global benchmarks with the launch of two new emerging market indexes.

The move is expected to bring endorsement to and more confidence in China's financial market, as well as more opportunities for overseas investors.