| 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. |
| ETF Empowering Investors in China's Transition to Sustainable Economy August 26, 2024--According to International Energy Agency's forecasts, renewables will surpass coal to become the largest source of global electricity generation in 2025 and account for over 42% share in 2028, signifying a significant shift in the global power mix. |
| India: With markets at peak, mutual fund redemptions surge: Report August 23, 2024-Total Assets Under Management (AUM) for mutual funds in July 2024 increased by 40 per cent compared to the previous year, but redemptions surged by 61 per cent during the same period |
| China Bond Trading Collapses Amid PBOC Crackdown on Record Rally August 23, 2024--China's attempts to cool a record bond rally have stalled a drop in yields, but at the cost of a collapse in trading activity to an extent that may create more headaches for policymakers. |
| India surpasses China to become Russia's top oil buyer in July August 22, 2024-Russian crude made up a record 44% of India's overall imports last month, rising to a record 2.07mln bpd, 4.2% higher than in June and 12% more than a year ago |
| Yuanta and Uni-President fined for 'misleading' Taiwan ETF adverts August 21, 2024--Other big names to be ejected from the MSCI indices include Beiqi Foton Motor, Ganfeng Lithium Group and GF Securities |
| Avenir Group Becomes Top Institutional Holder of Two Major Bitcoin ETFs in Asia Bitcoin ETF Holdings Totaled US$384 Million in Q2 August 20, 2024-Avenir Group, a global institutional family office focused on mult-strategy investment trading powered by financial technology (FinTech), has become the largest institutional holder of two major Bitcoin exchange traded-funds (ETFs) in Asia in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024. |
| Australia's failed blockchain project for capital markets infrastructure August 20, 2024--A world-leading bid effort to use blockchain technology to upgrade key capital markets infrastructure ended when ASX Ltd (the Australian Stock Exchange) paused the project and wrote off costs of AUD 250 million ($169m). On 14 August the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) watchdog announced it was suing the ASX for "allegedly making misleading statements". |
| Dimensional Extends ETF Suite in Australia August 19, 2024--Global asset manager Dimensional Fund Advisors, the world's largest issuer of actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs), today extended its suite of equity ETFs on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) to support financial professionals seeking to access the firm's systematic approach. |
| 5 undervalued qualities of the Indian financial system August 18, 2024--The timing is sound. India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day at present. Everybody is aware of the story: it's the world's most populous nation, one of many fastest-growing economies, the third-largest by gross home product in buying energy parity phrases, and a touted beneficiary of "China Plus One" provide chain diversification. |
| MSCI removes China Tourism, 59 more Chinese stocks as global investors turn to India August 13, 2024--Other big names to be ejected from the MSCI indices include Beiqi Foton Motor, Ganfeng Lithium Group and GF Securities |
| Chinese gold ETF holdings up 92% since 2023 August 10, 2024--Chinese gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced a surge, with holdings increasing by 92% since the beginning of 2023, according to Wells Fargo.
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| China Investors Pile Into Saudi ETFs as Two Nations Grow Closer July 28, 2024--Both ETFs trade at sizable premiums to their net asset values
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| China's Third Plenum all about muddling through July 22, 2024--Third Plenum announced reform measures that were either already underway or vexingly vague in detail at a crucial juncture for the economy |
| WTO-Trade Policy Review: China July 19, 2024--SUMMARY |
| Tech-focused ETFs Take Spotlight after Mainland China-Hong Kong ETF Connect Expansion July 18, 2024--On July 12th, it was announced that 91 additional ETFs will be added to the Mainland China-Hong Kong ETF Connect Program, which will take effect on July 22nd. This expansion brings the total number of ETFs in the program to 241, with 19 of them being managed by E Fund Management ("E Fund"), the largest fund manager in China. |
| OKX Ventures Releases Bi-Monthly Investment Report (May-June 2024) July 17, 2024--OKX Ventures, the investment arm of leading Web3 technology company OKX, has released its bi-monthly investment report for May-June 2024, highlighting steady progress across multiple fields and maintaining an optimistic outlook on market prospects. |
| Hong Kong and mainland Chinese exchanges add 91 ETFs to Stock Connect scheme July 12, 2024--A total of 85 ETFs will be added for trading in the northbound direction and six in the southbound direction, with the expanded list to take effect from July 22 |
| Samsung Active Asset Management Launches KoAct AI Infrastructure Active ETF Benchmarked Against Solactive Korea AI Infrastructure Index July 9, 2024--The global AI infrastructure market has grown significantly against the backdrop of increasing global adoption of AI technologies across various industries, driven by the data explosion and advancements in AI algorithms. In response to this fast-growing industry, Solactive is pleased to announce that Samsung Active Asset Management has listed the KoAct AI Infrastructure Active ETF, benchmarked against the Solactive Korea AI Infrastructure Index. |
| Mainland China-Hong Kong ETF Connect Marks Two Years of Strengthened Market Integration, Expansion Expected to Boost Investment Options and Liquidity
July 8, 2024--On July 4th, the ETF Connect Program, which facilitated two way capital flows between mainland China and Hong Kong for eligible ETFs, celebrated its two-year anniversary. |
| A Closer Look at H1 2024 A-share ETF Market: Rise of Broad-based and High Dividend Yield ETFs
July 5, 2024--In the first half of 2024, the A-share ETF market scaled a new record high and the market size surpassed US$292 billion, with broad-based ETFs as the main driving force. According to Wind, the assets of broad-based ETFs doubled from US$83 billion in mid-2021 to over US$171 billion, increasing their share from 41% to 59%. |
| China ETF assets register 'explosive' growth
July 2, 2024--Booming sector has enjoyed annual growth rate of 40% since 2018 as actively managed funds have slumped
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| IMF-China's Economic Outlook: Expert Insights on Growth and Global Impact June 27, 2024--China is embarking on an economic transformation, centring the energy transition as the key driver of growth. |
| Green Building Revolution Could Open $1.8 Trillion Global Market Opportunity by 2030 June 26, 2024--A new report identifies 11 strategies that could abate building emissions by 80% and potentially unlock $1.8 trillion in global market opportunities by 2030.
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| SOLOWIN Driving Investor Adoption of Virtual Assets as the Largest Holder of Multiple Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong
June 17, 2024--June 17, 2024--SOLOWIN HOLDINGS ("SOLOWIN" or "the Company"), a securities brokerage company that offers comprehensive financial services primarily to Chinese investors globally, today announced that Solomon JFZ (Asia) Holdings Limited ("Solomon"), its operating subsidiary, has become the largest holder of customer assets in the ChinaAMC Bitcoin ETF (HKEX: 9042), ChinaAMC Ethereum ETF (HKEX: 9046), and Harvest Bitcoin Spot ETF (HKEX: 3439). |