CFA Institute, the global association of investment management professionals, has launched the Asia-Pacific research exchange (ARX), an open-access hub and community by and for finance professionals looking for research on investment practices in Asia-Pacific.

The site has been in beta testing for more than a year and is now home to more than 2,500 articles and research papers. ARX is accessible and open to the following:
• Global and regional investment professionals looking for Asia-Pacific finance and investment management trends or to learn more about Asia-Pacific financial markets
• Practitioners who want to raise their profile as industry experts
• Academics seeking to share theories and receive feedback from practitioners
• Governments and regulators looking for insight into what makes capital markets function the best
• Journalists seeking credible sources and commentary for news and stories

Nick Pollard, managing director, Asia-Pacific, CFA Institute, says, “ARX was conceived to serve our members. However, momentum and interest in the platform has accelerated well beyond initial expectations. This initiative, while in appearance and name is regional, is much more. ARX helps to advance our advocacy efforts through greater education, awareness, and transparency about Asia-Pacific capital markets and finance.”

In addition to industry practitioners and academic contributors, nearly 40 regional organizations are publishing research on ARX, including the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI). ADBI is a leading think tank that conducts research and analysis on emerging policy topics with a focus on issues of strategic importance to the region. The collaboration between CFA Institute and Tokyo-based ADBI promotes Asia-Pacific-relevant research in the areas of banking, economics, finance, and investment analysis through Think-Asia.

Other contributing partners include S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar, MSCI Research, Asian Corporate Governance Association, BOCOM International Holdings Company, and Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance, among others. Institutional content contributions add views and diversity to the scope of information available on ARX.