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you are currently viewing:People's Republic of China-Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV MissionMay 15, 2026-Hong Kong SAR's economy has continued to recover, with growth in 2025 stronger than expected, supported by robust technology-related exports, improving private demand, and a rebound in financial market activity. The territory has also reinforced its position as a global financial center and super-connector between the Chinese mainland and the rest of the world. However, the recovery remains ongoing and economic activity is still below its pre-pandemic trend, while headwinds-including weak private investment and declining labor force participation, both of which remain below pre-pandemic levels-persist. Growth is expected to moderate in the near term mainly reflecting weaker external demand and tighter financial conditions stemming from the war in the Middle East.[1] Risks are tilted to the downside, including from a potential intensification of conflicts and escalating geopolitical tensions. Given the economic slack, an expansionary fiscal stance in 2026 is appropriate. Source: imf.org |
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.
Taiwan Market Cap Reaches New High as TWSE Showcases AI Strengths at COMPUTEX
June 2, 2026-Transforming from an exchange to an accelerator; connecting international capital to Taiwan's next wave of AI innovation
Taiwan's market capitalization surpassed the US$5 trillion mark at the end of May 2026, reaching a historic high and reinforcing the market's position among the world's leading exchanges.
Korea Investment & Securities Launches Four New ETNs Tracking Solactive Gold and Silver Total Return Leveraged Indices
May 27, 2026--Korea Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. launched four new ETNs tracking the Solactive Gold Total Return 1x Long Leverage Index, Solactive Gold Total Return 1x Short Leverage Index, Solactive Silver Total Return 1x Long Leverage Index, and Solactive Silver Total Return 1x Short Leverage Index, respectively.
China economic database
May 27, 2026-- This month- highlighting the People's Bank of China's monetary policy plateau. After several years of steady easing, China's main benchmark rates and bank liquidity requirements have remained largely unchanged for about a year. The one-year loan prime rate has been held at 3.0% and the five-year loan prime rate at 3.5%, while the 7-day reverse repo rate (which sets short-term liquidity rates for banks) has remained at 1.4%.
Global X Japan Launches Four Metals-Themed ETFs Tracking Solactive Indices
May 27, 2026--Solactive is pleased to further expand its partnership with Global X Japan Co. Ltd. (Global X Japan) through the launch of four new metals-themed ETFs on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The new range offers investors targeted access to copper miners, silver miners, and silver spot, including a JPY-hedged exposure tailored to the Japanese market.
VT Markets Adds 39 US Stocks and ETFs Spanning AI, Space, and Energy
May 25, 2026-VT Markets, a leading global multi-asset trading platform, has expanded its product offering with the addition of 39 new US stocks and ETFs, bringing its total lineup to more than 500 US-listed stocks and ETFs.
Pathfinder Global Responsibility Fund and Pathfinder Global Water Fund Track Solactive Indices
May 20, 2026-Solactive announces its collaboration with Pathfinder Asset Management, as the Pathfinder Global Responsibility Fund and the Pathfinder Global Water Fund track the Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia Large & Mid Cap 50% Hedged to NZD Index NTR and the Solactive GBS Developed Markets Water All Cap 50% Hedged to NZD Index NTR, respectively.
Timefolio Asset Management Launches ETF Benchmarking the Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics Index
May 19, 2026-Solactive is pleased to announce its collaboration with Timefolio Asset Management on the launch of TIME Global Humanoid Robotics Active ETF benchmarking the Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics Index. The product is designed to provide investors with targeted exposure to companies enabling the development and deployment of humanoid robotics and adjacent automation technologies across global markets.
