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you are currently viewing:India Remains Among the Fastest-Growing Economies Even As Growth Slows Amid Middle East Conflict; Outlook Vulnerable to Risks and UncertaintyApril 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. Released today, the India Development Update says that despite significant downside risks stemming from the conflict, the economy's strong macroeconomic fundamentals and policy buffers offer some insulation. Substantial foreign reserves, low inflation, predominantly rupee-denominated public debt, a healthy financial sector, and trade diversification efforts play a major role in providing resilience from external headwinds. Source: worldbank.org |
Asia-Pacific Online Trading Platform Market Poised for Rapid Growth, Projected to Reach USD 5.56 Billion by 2031
July 1, 2026-The Asia-Pacific Online Trading Platform Market is booming with opportunities due to surging retail investor growth, mobile-first trading, and expanding fintech ecosystems.
Capital Investment Trust Corporation Launches Capital US Tech Giant ETF in First Collaboration with Solactive
June 26, 2026--Solactive is pleased to announce its first collaboration with Capital Investment Trust Corporation through the launch of the Capital US Tech Giant ETF, which tracks the Solactive US Tech Giant Index. Listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the ETF is designed to provide investors with targeted exposure to leading U.S. technology companies characterized by significant scale and selected financial and growth-related attributes.
E Fund (HK) HKEX Tech 100 Index ETF (3456) Lists Today
June 26, 2026--E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited ("E Fund HK") today announced the official listing and commencement of trading of the E Fund (HK) HKEX Tech 100 Index ETF (Stock Code: 3456) on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited ("HKEX").
ChinaAMC and KB Asset Management Sign Strategic MOU to Deepen Cross-Border Collaboration
June 23, 2026--China Asset Management Co., Ltd. (ChinaAMC) and KB Asset Management Co., Ltd. (KBAM) announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Seoul, marking a significant step in cross-border asset management cooperation between China and South Korea.
Mantle Becomes One of the First Ethereum L2s to Bring Franklin Templeton's USPX ETF On-Chain with xStocks
June 23, 2026-Mantle, the premier distribution layer connecting traditional finance and on-chain liquidity, today announced the listing of USPXx, xStocks' tokenized representation of Franklin Templeton's Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF (USPX), now available for 24/7 on-chain trading and liquidity provision via Fluxion, Mantle's native decentralized exchange.
OECD Asia Capital Markets Report 2026
June 18, 2026--Asia is the fastest growing economic region and now accounts for one-third of global GDP. Asian economies are deeply integrated into global value chains and trade flows, and the weight of Asian capital markets continues to grow. Today they account for 56% of all listed companies, 30% of outstanding corporate bonds and 25% of outstanding sovereign bonds.
All Eyes on Korea: CSOP KOSPI 200 ETF (3121.HK) to List on HKEX Tomorrow
June 17, 2026- CSOP KOSPI 200 ETF (3121.HK) will list on HKEX tomorrow (18th June 2026) as Hong Kong's only ETF tracking the KOSPI 200 Index[1]. 3121.HK seeks to provide investment results that, before deduction of fees and expenses, closely correspond to the performance of KOSPI 200 Index (net total return version).
Hong Kong Investors Pay Over HK$7.3 Billion in Annual Trading Fees, 65% of Investors Underestimate Impact of Trading fees on Returns, The Era of AI Agentic Trading Could Further Amplify Trading Friction
June 11, 2026- Hong Kong investors pay an estimated HK$7.34 billion in total trading fees each year for Hong Kong and US stock transactions, averaging HK$2,094 per person annually. According to the 2026 Hong Kong Investor Trading Behavior Study, trading fees have become a major factor affecting investment returns -yet most investors continue to underestimate their long-term impact.
Japanese Retail Investor Access Surges as U.S.-Listed ETFs Registered for Sale in Japan Expand by Nearly 50% Since 2023
June 4, 2026- ETFGI reports Retail Investor Access Surges as U.S.-Listed ETFs Registered for Sale in Japan Expand by Nearly 50% Since 2023. The number of U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered for sale in Japan has increased significantly over the past three years, underscoring a fundamental transformation in the country's retail investment landscape.
Korean Retail Investors Continue to Be Active Purchasers of Overseas Listed ETFs in April
June 3, 2026- ETFGI reported today that U.S.-listed ETFs accounted for 22 of the top 50 overseas securities purchased by Korean retail investors in April 2026, down from 28 in March, 29 in February, and 24 in January 2026.
