| ChinaAMC releases Report on China's Corporate Governance Practices August 12, 2025--The report represents interim findings from a much larger project exploring a full picture of ESG practices among China onshore listed firms. |
| Korean Investment Management Launches KIM ACE China AI Big Tech TOP2+Active ETF, Tracking the Solactive China AI Big Tech Top 2+ Index August 5, 2025--Solactive is pleased to announce its latest collaboration with Korea Investment Management (KIM), marking the launch of the KIM ACE China AI Big Tech TOP2+Active ETF, which tracks the Solactive China AI Big Tech Top 2+ Index. This product is designed to capture China's leading innovators across artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and intelligent industrial technologies. |
| China to Tax Bond Interest Income After Decades of Exemption August 4, 2025--China said it plans to tax interest income on bonds issued by the government and financial institutions, in a surprise move that's prompted investors to reevaluate their debt market positions. |
| Tokyo exchange eyes derivatives-driven ETFs to boost yield strategies August 3, 2025-- In a move to tap into the growing appetite for yield-enhancing strategies, Japan's main stock exchange is pushing to allow listings of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that use over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, such as swaps and options. |
| US companies cut investments in China to record lows. Here's why July 30, 2025--Tariffs and trade tensions have caused US companies to curb investments in China, a survey by the US-China Business Council found.
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| Korean retail investors continue to be active purchasers of overseas listed ETFs in June July 24, 2025--ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reported today that in June 2025, 26 of the top 50 overseas securities purchased by Korean retail investors were U.S.-listed ETFs. This marks a slight decline from 28 ETFs in May, 32 in April, and 30 in March. |
| Nikko AM Introduces ChiNext ETF on Singapore Exchange under ETF Link, Tied to E Fund's Onshore ETF July 22, 2025-On July 22, the China-Singapore ETF Link continues to expand with the listing of the Amova E Fund ChiNext Index ETF (ticker: CXT) on Singapore Exchange (SGX), launched by Nikko Asset Management (Nikko AM) in collaboration with E Fund Management (E Fund), the largest mutual fund manager in China, aiming to provide overseas investors with access to the growth potential of China's ChiNext market. |
| Fujitsu to develop ETF trading platform based on TSE's CONNEQTOR and provide it to Australian Securities Exchange July 2, 2025-The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE), and Fujitsu Limited on June 2, 2025 signed MOU to develop a SaaS-based Request for Quote (RFQ) platform. Fujitsu will develop the platform based on "CONNEQTOR, " an RFQ platform for the ETF market developed by TSE and Fujitsu, and provide it to ASX. |
| QFIIs Gain Access to Onshore ETF Options As A-share Market Opening Deepens June 25, 2025-Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (QFIIs) will be permitted to trade onshore ETF options starting October 9, exclusively for hedging purposes, according to the China Securities Regulatory Commission. |
| PHILIPPINES: Boosting Private Sector Growth and Job Creation Key to Mitigating Global Uncertainty and Risk June 19, 2025-Stimulating private sector growth and job creation will enable the Philippines to enhance inclusive growth in the face of increasing global uncertainty and domestic risks,according to the World Bank. |
| Mirae Asset Global Investments Launches MIRAE ASSET TIGER CHINA GLOBAL LEADERS TOP3 PLUS ETF, Tracking Solactive-KEDI China Global Leaders TOP3Plus Index June 18, 2025--Solactive is pleased to announce its collaboration with Mirae Asset Global Investments and the Korea Economic Daily Index (KEDI) for the launch of MIRAE ASSET TIGER CHINA GLOBAL LEADERS TOP3 PLUS ETF, which tracks the jointly developed Solactive-KEDI China Global Leaders TOP3Plus Index. |
| Post-Adjustment ChiNext Index Attracts Global Assets with Low Valuation and High Growth Potential
June 13, 2025--Starting June 16, the ChiNext Index will implement methodology adjustments, including a 20% cap on individual stock weights and an ESG negative screening mechanism, aiming to enhance the index's focus on high-growth, innovative firms while aligning with global standards. |
| Unlocking Consumption to Sustain Growth in China -World Bank Economic Update June 13, 2025--China's economy maintained growth momentum in early 2025, with real GDP expanding by 5.4 percent year-on-year in the first quarter. Policy support helped boost consumption and spurred a pickup in home sales in major cities. However, consumption growth remains soft, and the property sector in lower-tier cities continues to struggle. |
| US trading firm Virtu weighs foray into China market-making business June 13, 2025--Virtu Financial Inc, one of the world's largest trading and market-making firms, is eyeing an entry into China, a top executive said, to tap into the rising and lucrative trading opportunities in the market. |
| Tokyo Stock Exchange-Entry of the White Label ETF Provider June 12, 2025--In recent years, various countries have seen the rising of white label ETF providers. These providers handle middle and back-office operations, other than product planning, in-fund management operations. |
| China’s $1.1 Trillion Asset Manager Takes Center Stage as State Market Stabilizer
June 10, 2025--Central Huijin, the state-owned investment arm of China's sovereign wealth fund, has emerged as a dominant force in the country's financial markets, following an unprecedented surge in interventions aimed at supporting the domestic economy and stabilizing investor sentiment. |
| Firm Foundations of Growth: Productivity and Technology in East Asia and Pacific June 2, 2025--The most productive (so-called frontier) firms in East Asia and Pacific are falling further behind global leaders, especially in the digital-intensive sectors that drive innovation. Synchronized reforms to improve competition, digital infrastructure, and skills can reignite productivity growth. |
| ETFs Unlock Growth in China's Booming Tech Landscape May 29, 2025--In 2025, A-share tech-focused ETFs have continued to attract significant investor interests-the top five industry/thematic ETFs by net inflows, as of May 21, were all technology-related, collectively drawing in US$ 7.87 billion, including the E Fund CSI Artificial Intelligence ETF (159819), which saw a net inflow of US$ 1.17 billion. |
| Hanwha Asset Management Launches Hanwha PLUS AI Agents ETF Tracking the Solactive US AI Agents Index May 20, 2025--Solactive is pleased to extend its collaboration with Hanwha Asset Management with the launch of the Hanwha PLUS AI Agents ETF, which tracks the Solactive US AI Agents Index. This ETF offers investors targeted exposure to U.S.-listed companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation, particularly those driving advances in generative, agentic, and autonomous AI systems. |
| Meritz Securities, Partnering with Solactive for the First Time, Launches a Series of ETNs, Tracking Solactive WTI Leverage Indices May 14, 2025--Solactive is pleased to announce its inaugural collaboration with Meritz Securities by supporting the launch of 3 ETNs, each tracking to the Solactive WTI Leverage Index family. Considering persistent global market fluctuations and heightened uncertainty surrounding energy supply chains, crude oil has reasserted its role as a key instrument for tactical asset allocation. |
| Timefolio Asset Management Launches TIMEFOLIO CHINA AI Tech Active ETF Benchmarked Against the Solactive China Artificial Intelligence Index May 13, 2025--Solactive is pleased to announce its latest collaboration with Timefolio Asset Management. The TIMEFOLIO CHINA AI Tech Active ETF benchmarks the Solactive China Artificial Intelligence Index, offering investors targeted exposure to leading companies that are actively shaping the development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies across both hardware and software sectors in China and Greater China. |
| Hanwha Asset Management Launches Hanwha PLUS China AI Tech Top 10 ETF Tracking the Solactive China AI Tech Top 10 Index May 13, 2025--Solactive is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Hanwha Asset Management on supporting the launch of the Hanwha PLUS China AI Tech Top 10 ETF, which tracks the Solactive China AI Tech Top 10 Index. This product aims to offer investors timely exposure to China's most prominent technology companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation. |
| Corporate Sector Vulnerabilities in Hong Kong SAR: Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region May 6, 2025--Summary |
| ETF Monthly Trading Value via "CONNEQTOR" Reach Record 300 billion JPY May 1, 2025--Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. ("TSE") launched CONNEQTOR service, a RFQ (Request for Quote) platform, in February 2021 with the aim of improving liquidity in the ETF market. |
| NFO Alert: Mirae Asset Mutual Fund launches Nifty50 Equal Weight ETF April 30, 2025--Mirae Asset Mutual Fund has launched the New Fund Offer (NFO) for the Mirae Asset Nifty50 Equal Weight ETF, an open-ended scheme replicating/tracking the Nifty50 Equal Weight Total Return Index. According to a release by the fund house, the ETF aims to offer investors equal-weighted exposure across all Nifty 50 stocks. |
| Asia Can Boost Economic Resilience Amid Surging Trade Tensions April 24, 2025-Stronger regional economic ties can help build resilience during a time of growing policy uncertainty |
| Low-Cost ETFs and Long-Term Capital Funds Drive High-Dividend Strategies in A-Share Market April 24, 2025-In 2024, the A-share market achieved a historic milestone with total dividend payouts reaching RMB 2.4 trillion (US$ 338 billion). As of April 13, 1,156 listed companies had announced dividend plans amounting up to RMB 1.13 trillion (US$ 160 billion). Meanwhile, the dividend yield of the CSI 300 Index and CSI Dividend Index has reached 3.5% and 6.3%, highlighting strong cash distributions. |
| China's top banks bulk up liquidity as global peers trim buffers US G-Sibs continue to trail with lowest median LCR since 2021 April 24, 2025--The median liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) across the 29 global systemically important banks (G-Sibs) fell by 2.14 percentage points in 2024 to 131%-the lowest level since Q1 2020. |
| South Asia's Growth Prospects Dimming Amid Global Uncertainty
April 23, 2025—Increasing domestic revenues key to stronger fiscal buffers
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| KB Asset Management to Launch KB RISE US Natural Gas Value Chain ETF Tracking the Solactive US Natural Gas Value Chain Index
April 22, 2025- Solactive is pleased to continue its partnership with KB Asset Management with the upcoming launch of KB RISE US Natural Gas Value Chain ETF, tracking the Solactive US Natural Gas Value Chain Index. This ETF offers investors a comprehensive approach to the US natural gas sector, providing exposure to companies operating across the entire natural gas value chain, from production to infrastructure and export. |
| India's retail stock investors keep faith despite foreign outflows April 21, 2025--Rise in passive funds and long-term investments shows country's burgeoning equity culture
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| Indxx Licenses India Digital Select 5 NTR Index & India Large-Cap Growth Select 5 NTR Index to KB Securities in Korea
April 11, 2025-Indxx is pleased to announce the licensing of its Indxx India Digital Select 5 NTR Index and Indxx India Large-Cap Growth Select 5 NTR Index to KB Securities as the underlying benchmarks for two funds. The KB India Digital Select 5 ETN (Ticker: KRG580000674) and KB India Large-Cap Growth Select 5 ETN (Ticker: KRG580000666), which track the Indxx India Digital Select 5 NTR Index and Indxx India Large-Cap Growth Select 5 NTR Index, respectively, began trading on the Korea Exchange today. |
| 11 new passive funds tracking Nifty Indices launched in Japan and Korea in FY 2024-25
April 8, 2025-In FY 2024-25, a total of 11 new passive funds (exchange traded funds and index funds) tracking Nifty Indices were launched in Japan and Korea. Of these, 9 funds track the Nifty 50 Index, while one tracks the Nifty India Corporate Group Index-Tata Group 25% and another tracks the Nifty Midcap 50 Index. |
| Korea's Rapid Aging Doesn't Have to Be Economic Destiny April 3, 2025--Boosting AI adoption, increasing labor participation, and allocating resources more efficiently can help offset the economic drag from an aging population |
| Japan: 2025 Article IV Consultation
April 2, 2025-Summary |
| Spotlight on STAR Market Amid Tech-driven Rise in China April 2, 2025-- As of March 31, China's technology sector has demonstrated exceptional resilience and growth, underscored by the strong performance of key indices such as the STAR AI Index and the STAR Growth Index, recording year-to-date increases of 18% and 12%, respectively. |
| HashKey Group and Bosera Launch World's First Tokenised Money Market ETF March 28, 2025-The newly launched Money Market ETF will pioneer the integration of traditional finance and blockchain technology |
| Southeast Asia's Economies Can Gain Most by Packaging Ambitious Reforms March 25, 2024--Combining overhauls in areas including business and external regulation, governance, and human development can boost output levels by 3 percent over four years. |
| E Fund: Harnessing AI Trends in China to Drive Innovation and Enhance ETF Offerings March 17, 2025-- The recent AI model developed by DeepSeek has taken the world by surprise and triggered a rally in Chinese tech stocks. As of March 12th, Wind data showed that the CSI Artificial Intelligence index recorded an impressive year-to-date gain of 14.7%. |
| Viet Nam's Economy Forecast to Grow 6.8 Percent In 2025: WB
March 12, 2025--Viet Nam's real GDP is projected to grow 6.8 percent in 2025 and 6.5 percent in 2026, according to the World Bank’s latest economic update report for Viet Nam-Taking Stock, released today. |
| Coinbase returns to India: Crypto exchange confirms securing FIU regulatory nod
March 12, 2025--The announcement comes more than a year after Coinbase ceased operations in India due to regulatory challenges with UPI services.
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| Viet Nam's Economy Forecast to Grow 6.8 Percent In 2025: WB
March 12, 2025—Viet Nam''s real GDP is projected to grow 6.8 percent in 2025 and 6.5 percent in 2026., according to the World Bank's latest economic update report for Viet Nam-Taking Stock, released today. |
| KB Asset Management Launches KB RISE US Quantum Computing ETF, Tracking the Solactive US Quantum Computing Technology Index
March 11, 2025--Solactive is pleased to strengthen the partnership with KB Asset Management with the launch of KB RISE US Quantum Computing ETF, tracking the Solactive US Quantum Computing Technology Index. Designed to capture the growth of the leading innovators in the quantum computing industry, the index aims to offer investors targeted exposure to companies at the forefront of quantum technology. |
| China's 'two sessions' points to determination to rebuff Trump
March 11, 2025--China's leadership plans to increase the deficit, lower inflation rates and increase manufacturing capacity whilst supporting critical technologies
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| IMF-Korea in a Changing Global Trade Landscape: Korea March 5, 2025-Summary |
| IMF-Transforming the Future: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Korea March 5, 2025-Summary |
| IMF-Malaysia: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report March 3, 2025-Summary |
| Infographic-Visualizing Chinese EV Market Share Overseas February 28, 2025--China is the undisputed global powerhouse of the EV industry, leading in both domestic sales and overall production. Chinese brands were responsible for 62% of EV global sales in 2024. |
| IMF-India: Financial Sector Assessment Program-Financial System Stability Assessment February 28, 2025-Summary |
| India: Accelerated Reforms Needed to Speed up Growth and Achieve High-Income Status by 2047
February 28, 2025—A new World Bank report, launched today, notes that India will need to grow by 7.8 percent on average over the next 22 years to achieve the country's aspirations of reaching high-income status by 2047.
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| Thailand: Selected Issues February 20, 2025--Summary |
| ETFs jump to two-thirds of all Taiwan fund assets February 17, 2025-Growth sparks regulatory concerns about growing imbalance between passive and active investing |
| China explores relaxing rules to allow multi-asset ETFs February 17, 2025-Regulator aims to achieve 'significant growth' in index-based investment |
| Thailand Economic Monitor February 2025: Unleashing Growth-Innovation, SMEs and Startups
February 14, 2025--Key Findings
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| Mirae Asset's spot gold ETF tops $2.5b in net assets 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. |
| CTBC Launches CTBC U.S. Innovation Technology ETF, Tracking the Solactive U.S. Innovation Technology Index
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. |
| IMF-Republic of Korea: 2024 Article IV Consultation, Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Korea February 7, 2025--Summary |
| India's economy likely to grow 6.3%-6.8% in 2025/26, government report says 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 |
| Hong Kong to open door to first single-stock leveraged ETFs in Asia January 31, 2025--Managers will be allowed to launch leveraged and inverse ETFs tracking single stocks overseas
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| Social Security Reforms, Retirement and Sectoral Decisions January 23, 2025--Summary |
| 2024 Marks Breakout Year for China's ETF Market with Unprecedented Growth 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. |
| China's Economy Has Not Peaked January 7, 2025--Chinese policymakers should allow for a more market-driven allocation of land, money, and labor. |
| Kiwoom Asset Management launches KIWOOM KOSEF US Quantum Computing ETF, tracking Solactive U.S. Quantum Computing Index 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. |
| China Expands Private Pension Scheme Nationwide Following Two-Year Pilot Program December 13, 2024--After a two-year pilot program, China has officially expanded its private pension scheme nationwide. Starting December 15, 2024, workers covered by urban employee basic pension insurance or urban-rural resident basic pension insurance across the country can participate in this supplementary pension scheme. |
| Singapore-China ETF Scheme Revamp Expected to Spur Growth in 2025 December 11, 2024-Revamped ETF scheme aims to boost cross-border investment opportunities. |
| China's surprise pledge sends commodities soaring December 10, 2024-China's surprise pledge that it would do more to boost the economy sent commodities and mining stocks soaring on Tuesday, amid expectations that Beijing will finally deliver the stimulus that the market had been hoping for. |
| Fubon Fund Management Launches the First Ever Multi Asset ETF Including Commodities in Hong Kong, Tracking the Solactive Core Diversified Multi Asset Index December 2, 2024--Fubon Fund Management has launched an innovative investment solution, the Fubon Solactive Core Diversified Multi Asset Index ETF, which tracks the Solactive Core Diversified Multi Asset Index. This ETF offers investors a cost-effective, diversified approach to access multiple asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and commodities (with spot virtual assets being eligible for inclusion), across both developed and emerging markets. |
| Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng urges Hong Kong to be 'self-assertive' on 3 paths to reform November 19, 2024--State leader says city should deepen financial reforms, expand cooperation and opening up and dovetail with national developments |
| Shanghai Stock Exchange, Deutsche Börse and CEINEX signed a memorandum of understanding on special cooperation on depository receipts under the stock connect November 6, 2024--On 6 November 6 2024, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Deutsche Börse Group (DBG) and China Europe International Exchange (CEINEX) signed a memorandum of understanding on special cooperation on depository receipts under the stock connect. |
| CSOP Asset Management Launches CSOP MAG Seven ETF Tracking Solactive Magnificent Seven Index November 6, 2024--Solactive is pleased to expand its collaboration with CSOP Asset Management Limited. The CSOP MAG Seven ETF aims to track the Solactive Magnificent Seven Index, offering investors direct access to seven of the largest and most influential U.S. technology companies-Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla-each of which has established itself as a leader in innovation, digital transformation, and technological advancements. |
| BetaShares-The ultimate guide to dividend ETFs November 6, 2024--Dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer investors the opportunity to generate attractive income.
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| HKEX to Digitalise ETP Servicing Capabilities with Online Platform November 5, 2024--Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Tuesday) plans to digitise and automate the in-kind creation and redemption process for relevant exchange-traded products (ETP) in 2025 through the adoption of a web-based platform, subject to technical readiness and regulatory approval. |
| GTN and SBI Group collaborate to launch "SBI Saudi Arabia Equity Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)" November 4, 2024-The launch marks the first ETF dedicated to investing in the Saudi Arabian stock market listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| Asia's Economies Can Embrace Services to Boost Growth and Productivity October 30, 2024--Manufacturing has been the engine of growth in Asia, but a transition to modern, tradable services could be new source of growth and productivity |
| Taiwan ETF assets jump 50% in first eight months, fee income seen to surge October 24, 2024-Taiwanese exchange-traded fund assets surged almost 50% in the first eight months of the year driven by growing investor interest in passive investments, and may generate roughly 50% more management fee income for the asset management industry in 2024 than in 2023, according to Keystone Intelligence, a Taipei-based investment consulting firm. |
| Japan maintains cautious stance on crypto ETFs
October 23, 2024--While global markets embrace crypto ETFs, Japan's strict tax policies and regulatory caution impede further adoption. |
| China cuts key lending rates to support growth
October 20, 2024-- China cut benchmark lending rates as anticipated at the monthly fixing on Monday, following reductions to other policy rates last month as part of a package of stimulus measures to revive the economy. |
| China's plan to get around Western tariffs: Fill the world with factories
October 5, 2024-In response to the trade war, the Asian giant is investing billions of dollars abroad in plants, especially in industries linked to the energy transition |
| BBH Annual Greater China ETF Investor Survey: ETF Assets reach record highs as Greater China propels ETF investment in APAC September 11, 2024--77% of investors predict they will increase their use of ETFs in the next 12 months. |