Asia ETF News for the Past 3 Months
PAAMC HK Announced the Inclusion of its Two HK-US Equity ETFs in Southbound Stock Connect
April 24, 2026- Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited ("PAAMC HK" or the "Company"), the offshore asset management platform of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd., is pleased to announce that two of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) - Ping An East‑West Select ETF (3477 / 9477) and Ping An Technology Select ETF (3406/9406) --will be included in the Southbound Stock Connect scheme, effective May 6, 2026.
PAAMC HK Announced the Inclusion of its Two HK-US Equity ETFs in Southbound Stock Connect
April 24, 2026-Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited ("PAAMC HK" or the "Company"), the offshore asset management platform of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd., is pleased to announce that two of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) - Ping An East-West Select ETF (3477 / 9477) and Ping An Technology Select ETF (3406/9406)- will be included in the Southbound Stock Connect scheme, effective May 6, 2026.
Thailand SEC proposes simpler licensing for crypto derivatives market
April 23, 2026- Thailand is moving to allow crypto firms to access derivatives licenses directly, easing entry into the market while tightening regulatory oversight.
According to the country's Securities and Exchange Commission,the proposed rule changes would allow licensed digital asset businesses to apply for derivatives licences within their existing entities, removing the need to set up separate companies.
A Turning Point for Viet Nam's Capital Markets
April 22, 2026- FTSE Russell upgraded Viet Nam's stock market from "Frontier" to "Secondary Emerging Market," unlocking an estimated US$3-5 billion in portfolio flows in the near term and up to US$25 billion by 2030.
Time to Shine: CSOP Gold ETF (3030.HK) Lists on HKEX Today
April 21, 2026-CSOP Gold ETF (3030.HK) has listed on HKEX today (21 April 2026) with an initial AUM size of about US$720 million (about HK$5.6 billion), making it Hong Kong's largest local physical gold ETF to date[1].
3030.HK seeks to provide investment results that, before deduction of fees and expenses, closely correspond to the performance of the LBMA Gold Price AM.
Asia's Economic Resilience Is Being Tested by the Energy Shock
April 16, 2026-The region can best cope by protecting vulnerable people, letting prices adjust, anchoring inflation expectations, and accelerating structural reforms
Asia entered 2026 on a strong footing. Despite the region bearing the brunt of US tariffs last April and persistent trade policy uncertainty, growth was resilient in 2025 and trade remained robust.
Samsung Active Asset Management Launches the KoAct Global AI Memory Semiconductor Active, Benchmarked Against the Solactive Global AI Memory Semiconductor Index
April 14, 2026-Solactive is pleased to announce the launch of the KoAct Global AI Memory Semiconductor Active by Samsung Active Asset Management, an actively managed ETF benchmarked against the Solactive Global AI Memory Semiconductor Index. The ETF provides exposure to companies across the global AI memory semiconductor value chain.
India Remains Among the Fastest-Growing Economies Even As Growth Slows Amid Middle East Conflict; Outlook Vulnerable to Risks and Uncertainty
April 9, 2026--Growth in India is projected at 6.6% in FY27,as higher energy prices caused by the Middle East conflict and supply chain disruptions weigh on economic activity. But even with the slowdown,India remains among the fastest-growing major economies in the world,says the World Bank's latest economic update.
South Asia's Growth Slows Amid Global Headwinds
April 8, 2026--Region needs reforms to create enough jobs, accelerate growth
Growth in South Asia is expected to slow to 6.3% in 2026-from 7% in 2025-due to disruptions in global energy markets, says the World Bank Group in its twice-a-year regional outlook.
KB Asset Management Launches RISE US AI Electricity Infrastructure Active ETF Tracking the Solactive US AI Electricity Infrastructure Index
April 7, 2026-Solactive is pleased to continue its collaboration with KB Asset Management with the launch of the RISE US AI Electricity Infrastructure Active ETF, an ETF tracking the Solactive US AI Electricity Infrastructure Index.
