Asia ETF News for the Past Year
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February 14, 2025--Key Findings
Part A: Recent Developments and Economic Outlook
The economy is set to gain momentum in 2025, driven by stronger domestic demand and fiscal stimulus measures. Growth is projected to accelerate to 2.9 percent in 2025 up from 2.6 percent in 2024.
Tourism and private consumption will continue to be key drivers of growth, although at a slower pace.
Tourism is projected to return to pre-pandemic levels by mid-2025 with the number of tourists expected to surge to 40 million from 35.3 million in 2024.
Private consumption will benefit from fiscal stimulus measures, particularly the Digital Wallet cash transfer program. Preliminary estimates suggest that the cash transfers raised GDP growth by 0.3 percentage points in 2024. However, this comes at a high fiscal cost of THB 145 billion or 0.8 percent of GDP.
view more/a> Mirae Asset's spot gold ETF tops $2.5b in net assets view more CTBC Launches CTBC U.S. Innovation Technology ETF, Tracking the Solactive U.S. Innovation Technology Index
view more IMF-Republic of Korea: 2024 Article IV Consultation, Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Korea view more India's economy likely to grow 6.3%-6.8% in 2025/26, government report says
The projection was part of the annual Economic Survey, which was presented in parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, ahead of the annual budget on Saturday.
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A Two-Decade Journey of Growth
Since the launch of the first domestic ETF in December 2004, China's ETF market has expanded significantly. This growth is not only marked by an increase in assets but also by an acceleration in ETF issuance. In 2024, 30 fund companies launched 156 new ETFs, with E Fund leading the market by introducing 14 new products -the most among all issuers.
view more China's Economy Has Not Peaked view more Kiwoom Asset Management launches KIWOOM KOSEF US Quantum Computing ETF, tracking Solactive U.S. Quantum Computing Index The quantum computer hardware market is forecasted to surpass US$10 billion by 2045 with a CAGR of 30%[2], which represents a skyrocketing demand for quantum computing hardware, as well as significant growth opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on the potential of this sector and its broader value chain. view more
Source: worldbank.org
February 13, 2025--The spot gold exchange-traded fund operated by Global X Australia has garnered over $2.5 billion (3.6 trillion won) in net assets, backed by rising demand for the safe-haven precious metal, Mirae Asset Global Investments announced Wednesday.
Global X Physical Gold is a spot gold ETF operated by Global X Australia under South Korea's leading asset manager, Mirae Asset Global Investments. Launched in 2003 by then-ETF Securities, the fund was the first ETF tied to the gold spot price.
Source: koreaherald.com
February 11, 2025--Solactive is proud to announce its first collaboration with CTBC Investments, launching the CTBC U.S. Innovation Technology ETF that tracks the Solactive U.S. Innovation Technology Index. This innovation-focused index is designed to capture the performance of 50 leading U.S. technology companies, targeting advancement, resilience, and long-term growth in the rapidly evolving tech sector.
US technology leaders like Apple and Amazon have often demonstrated high market shares and strong operating margins, indicating efficient business models and pricing power. In addition to massive investments and resources in Research & Development (R&D), it allows the tech giants to maintain significant competitive advantages compared to other market players, further strengthening their market positions and continuously creating new revenue streams. With global technological advancements accelerating, this index aims to offer investors an opportunity to gain strategic exposure to companies driving innovation in key areas such as software, hardware, and next-generation technologies.
Source: Solactive AG
February 7, 2025--Summary
The Korean economy has remained resilient against multiple shocks. Economic growth has recovered, inflation has steadily declined, and financial stability risks have decreased.
However, downside risks have increased amid high uncertainty from policy shifts in major trading partners and recent domestic political developments.cies.
Key medium-term challenges are to boost the growth potential amidst rapid population aging, and to adapt to shifting trade patterns, transformative technological change, and climate vulnerabilities.
Source: IMF
January 31, 2025--The forecast suggests economic conditions will remain sluggish next year. Growth is expected to slip to 6.4% in the current financial year-the slowest in four years-from 8.2% last year
India's economy is projected to grow 6.3%-6.8% in the next fiscal year that starts April 1, a finance ministry report showed on Friday, suggesting economic conditions will remain sluggish with growth set to sag to a four-year low this year.
Source: zawya.com
January 31, 2025--Managers will be allowed to launch leveraged and inverse ETFs tracking single stocks overseas
Hong Kong's securities regulator has announced that asset managers will be permitted to launch leveraged and inverse exchange traded funds tracking single stocks overseas, as well as defined outcome listed structured funds.
The Securities and Futures Commission said in a circular that single stock leveraged and inverse ETFs and defined outcome listed structured funds had become "increasingly popular in overseas markets".
Source: ft.com
January 23, 2025--Summary
Hong Kong SAR's economy is on a path of gradual but uneven recovery following a protracted period of shocks. While the unemployment rate has declined to historical lows, employment loss has been sizable and domestic demand has remained weak amid tight financial conditions and property market downturn, both locally and in Mainland China.
The territory's integration with Mainland China, including in the context of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) initiative, has significantly increased in recent years, but rising regional competition has put pressure on some of its traditional growth engines, prompting the authorities to pursue new sources of growth, including from innovative, technology-driven sectors.
Source: imf.org
January 10, 2025-- China's ETF market demonstrated exceptional performance in 2024, with notable returns and substantial growth in assets under management. According to Wind, the average return of A-share ETFs (excl. ETFs launched in 2024) reached 11.36% for the year by December 31, and the total size of A-share ETF market reached USD 508 billion, a net increase of USD 223 billion from year-begin.
Notably, CSI 300 ETF (Code: 510310), ChiNext ETF (Code: 159915), and Star 50 ETF (Code: 588080) managed by E Fund Management ("E Fund"), the largest mutual fund manager in China, ranked among the top ten in asset growth, underlining the company's strong position in the industry.
Source: E Fund Management
January 7, 2025--Chinese policymakers should allow for a more market-driven allocation of land, money, and labor.
Summary
China's GDP is growing. Youth unemployment is down. And the property-market crisis is moderating. But the economy's dynamism is missing.
Rather than use "normal" policy tools, such as interest rates and fiscal spending, to address low consumption or deflationary pressures, Chinese policymakers should be pursuing fundamental reforms that address the issues underlying these problems. The key is to allow for a more market-driven allocation of land, money, and labor.
Source: insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu
December 17, 2024--Solactive is pleased to announce a further collaboration with Kiwoom Asset Management. The South Korean issuer is launching the KIWOOM KOSEF US Quantum Computing ETF that tracks the Solactive U.S. Quantum Computing Index. The product aims to provide investors with focused exposure to the quantum computing value chain, including infrastructure, software, cryptography, and artificial intelligence applications.
Quantum computing, with its unparalleled potential to solve complex problems exponentially faster than traditional computers, it is becoming a game-changer for a wide range of industries, from drug discovery to financial modeling. Recent breakthroughs in quantum chip development such as improved accuracy and qubit stability have enabled the development of more reliable and practical quantum computing applications, further driving the growth of this sector. The U.S. government has recognized the strategic importance of quantum computing, with a proposed US$2.5 billion funding from the advanced DOE Quantum Leadership Act of 2024 to boost U.S. quantum research and development.[1]
Source: Solactive AG
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