Asia ETF News for the Past Year
World trade volume remained flat in Q3 of 2025 while its dollar value hit record high
January 28, 2026-The volume of world merchandise trade plateaued at a high level in the third quarter of 2025 following a strong first-half expansion driven by import frontloading, favourable macroeconomic conditions and rising demand for AI-related products. At the same time, the US dollar value of merchandise trade rose to an all-time high, lifted by rising export and import prices and a weaker US dollar.
Merchandise trade grew 0.5% quarter-on-quarter and 3.6% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025 on a seasonally-adjusted volume basis. By comparison, the dollar value of trade was up 7.5% year-on-year in the same period, highlighting a widening gap between growth in nominal and real terms.
Stronger growth in value terms than in volume terms was partly due to currency depreciation, as the US dollar fell 1.9% year-on-year in value against a broad basket of currencies in the third quarter. Dollar depreciation tends to inflate the dollar value of trade flows denominated in other currencies, for example intra-EU trade.
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Source: World Trade Organization (WTO)
Samsung Active Asset Management Launches KoAct China Biohealthcare Active ETF, Benchmarking the Solactive China Biohealthcare Index
January 27, 2026-Solactive is pleased to announce its collaboration with Samsung Active Asset Management on the launch of the KoAct China Biohealthcare Active ETF, which uses the Solactive China Biohealthcare Index as a benchmark. The product aims to provide investors with targeted exposure to biohealthcare companies with a strong China and Hong Kong focus, reflecting the growing momentum of healthcare innovation and commercialization across the region.
The biohealthcare sector continues to undergo a rapid transformation as advances in biologics and novel therapies progress from research into broader clinical adoption. In China, the shift from generics toward innovative biologics is supported by structural tailwinds, including an aging population and rising prevalence of chronic diseases, reinforcing long-term demand for healthcare solutions. Regulatory reforms are also supporting innovation by improving review processes and accelerating development timelines, while the growing use of AI, real-world data, and digital tools is enhancing efficiency in drug discovery and development. view more
Source: Solactive
CSOP Huatai-PineBridge CSI A500 ETF Will List on Hong Kong Stock Exchange Tomorrow
January 27, 2026-Hong Kong's first CSI A500 Index ETF- CSOP Huatai-PineBridge CSI A500 ETF (Stock Code: 3101.HK), will list on Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) on January 28, 2026. The listing price for 3101.HK is approximately HKD 7.9 per share, the trading lot size is 100 shares, and the annual management fee is 0.99%.
The listing of CSOP Huatai-PineBridge CSI A500 ETF on HKEX marks the continued opening-up of China's financial markets and an important step in the internationalization of Chinese assets. 3101.HK is a feeder fund that, to achieve its investment objective, will invest at least 90% of its NAV in the Huatai-PineBridge CSI A500 ETF (the master fund) via the QFI status granted to CSOP Asset Management and/or the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect. The master fund was listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2024 and, as of January 8, 2026, has approximately RMB 49.5 billion in assets under management, the largest among peer products globally[1]. The fund features low tracking error, high index replication, and significant scale advantages.
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Source: CSOP Asset Management
Base price and daily price limits for newly listing ETF (iShares S&P 500 Ex-Financials JPY Hedged ETF (Code: 491A))
January 27, 2026-The base price, etc. of the following issue, which is scheduled for initial listing on January 28, 2026, are as follows.
Listed Code: 491A
Issue Name: iShares S&P 500 Ex-Financials JPY Hedged ETF
Trading Unit: 10 Units
Base Price: JPY 506.1
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Source: jpx.co.jp
China considers tightening rules for mainland firms listing in Hong Kong
January 23, 2026--China's securities regulator is weighing stricter requirements for mainland companies seeking to list shares in Hong Kong amid concerns about deal quality following an offshore fundraising surge.
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is considering raising regulatory and compliance thresholds for companies pursuing H-share listings, according to a report from Bloomberg News, citing people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity because the discussions are private.
One measure under consideration would establish a minimum market capitalization requirement for companies looking to list in Hong Kong.
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Source: investing.com
Base price and daily price limits for newly listing ETNs (3 issues including Inbound Consumer Related Japan Equity Net Return ETN (Code: 497A))
January 23, 2026-The base price, etc. of the following issues, which are scheduled for initial listing on January 26, 2026, are as follows.
Listed Code: 497A
Inbound Consumer Related Japan Equity Net Return ETN
Trading Unit: 1 Units
Base Price: JPY 10,010
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Source: jpx.co.jp
ChinaAMC slashes fee for ten mega-ETFs to the industry lowest, potentially saving investors billions
January 19, 2026-14 ETFs under ChinaAMC are added, making it the largest fund company by total products included
Offshore investors can now access 98 new onshore ETFs through the Stock Connect program starting today, gaining exposures to a wide range of new targets-from the broad-based CSI A500 index to thematic ones such as satellites and non-ferrous metals.
The latest expansion on January 19 will see 54 Shanghai-listed ETFs included under northbound Shanghai Stock Connect and 44 Shenzhen-listed ETFs added via the Shenzhen route, according to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. Seven products will be temporarily removed.
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Source: ChinaAMC
ChinaAMC slashes fee for ten mega-ETFs to the industry lowest, potentially saving investors billions
January 13, 2026--30 ETFs under the company's banner offer the industry's lowest fee
China Asset Management Co. (ChinaAMC) announced that it has slashed the expense ratio on 10 mega-ETFs to the industry's lowest level, a move that could save investors billions of yuan annually.
These funds, each with a size of over 10 billion yuan(US$1.43 billion), include broad-market trackers such as CSI 300(510330), SSE 50(510050), Star Market 50(588000), CSI 1000(159845), CSI A500(512050), CSI 500(512500), bond ETFs such as SSE Market-Making Corporate Bond ETF(511200), CSI AAA Sci-Tech Innovation Corporate Bond ETF(551550), SSE Market-Making Treasury Bond (511100), as well as commodity ETF SGE Gold ETF(518850).
Expense ratio for the ten products has been reduced to 0.2% (0.15% management fee+0.05% custodian fee) from 0.6%(0.5% management fee+0.1% custodian fee).
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Source: ChinaAMC
ChinaAMC slashes fee for ten mega-ETFs to the industry lowest, potentially saving investors billions
January 13, 2026-30 ETFs under the company's banner offer the industry's lowest fee
China Asset Management Co. (ChinaAMC) announced that it has slashed the expense ratio on 10 mega-ETFs to the industry's lowest level, a move that could save investors billions of yuan annually.
These funds, each with a size of over 10 billion yuan(US$1.43 billion), include broad-market trackers such as CSI 300(510330), SSE 50(510050), Star Market 50(588000), CSI 1000(159845), CSI A500(512050), CSI 500(512500), bond ETFs such as SSE Market-Making Corporate Bond ETF(511200), CSI AAA Sci-Tech Innovation Corporate Bond ETF(551550), SSE Market-Making Treasury Bond (511100), as well as commodity ETF SGE Gold ETF(518850).
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Source: ChinaAMC
Approval of Initial listing (ETF):Global X JPY Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF(Global X Japan)
January 9, 2026-Today, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) approved the listing of new Actively Managed ETF managed by Global X Japan. The ETF will be listed on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Trading Unit: 10 Units
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Source: jpx.co.jp
