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you are currently viewing:Shaping the Future of Asia: Opportunities and ChallengesOctober 1, 2026--Summary Drawing on research by IMF economists and insights from regional leaders and experts, it explores how countries can maintain strong, inclusive, and resilient growth while adapting to a rapidly changing global environment. The authors highlight policy reforms that can boost productivity, strengthen labor markets, deepen regional integration, improve capital allocation, support innovation, and expand opportunities for younger and older generations. The book argues that Asia's next phase of development will depend not on repeating past growth models, but on successfully harnessing technological change, unlocking new sources of growth, and navigating growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Source: imf.org |
18 of the Top 50 Overseas Securities Purchased by Korean Retail Investors Were U.S.-Listed ETFs
October 2, 2026-ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs ecosystem through subscription research, consulting services, industry events and ETF TV, reports that 18 of the top 50 overseas securities purchased by Korean retail investors in September 2026 were U.S.-listed ETFs.
Toward a New Economic Growth Model for China
September 30, 2026--Summary
China's extraordinary economic rise over the past four decades, driven by market-oriented reforms and integration into global value chains, transformed it into one of the world's largest economies. However, the growth model, that has recently relied heavily on debt-financed investment, is facing mounting challenges, including from rising misallocation, declining labor force, weak domestic demand, elevated financial risks, and increasing geoeconomic tensions.
PAAMC HK Lists Ping An AI Select ETF and Ping An Healthcare 50 Select ETF on SEHK
September 29, 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. ("Ping An Group"), is pleased to announce that the Company launches two exchange-traded funds (ETFs)-Ping An AI Select ETF (HKD Counter: 03510/ USD Counter: 41510) and Ping An Healthcare 50 Select ETF (HKD Counter: 03500/ USD Counter: 41500) listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong ("SEHK") today.
ChinaAMC Launches Cash Flow ETF and Asia's First HALO ETF Tracking Solactive Indices
September 29, 2026-Solactive is pleased to extend its collaboration with ChinaAMC with the launch of the ChinaAMC Franklin HK-US Equity Cash Flow Focus ETF and the ChinaAMC HK-US HALO ETF, tracking the Solactive G2 Cash Flow Index NTR and the Solactive Global HALO Select Index, respectively. The two indices apply distinct systematic approaches to equity selection across the Hong Kong and U.S. markets.
Solactive Launches the Solactive US Mega Technology Focus 12 Index, Providing the Underlying Benchmark for Rakuten Investment Management's New Concentrated Equity Fund
September 25, 2026-Solactive is pleased to announce its first collaboration with Rakuten Investment Management, Inc. with the launch of Rakuten US Technology Concentrated Equity Index Fund, tracking the Solactive US Mega Technology Focus 12 Index (Solactive・米国超大型テクノロジー株式12指数). The fund provides focused exposure to 12 of the largest U.S. technology leaders by total market capitalization
Global X Launched KOSPI 200 ETF (3408/9408 HK) in Hong Kong with the lowest fee[1]
September 15, 2026- The Fund adopts a single management fee structure with annual ongoing charges fixed at 0.49%1, the lowest among Hong Kong peers.
Tracking 200 recognised Korean companies, including global tech leaders at the heart of the AI supply chain.
Australia: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
September 14, 2026--Australia started 2026 from a position of resilience, but solid domestic demand and the energy-price shock have pushed inflation above target. Growth is expected to moderate as tighter policies and financial conditions take effect.
Returning inflation to target should be the near-term priority. Monetary policy should remain focused on containing inflation risks.
LinqAlpha and KOSCOM Sign MOU to Expand Access to Korean Market Data for Global Investors
September 9, 2026-Partnership combines KOSCOM's Korean financial market data with LinqAlpha's AI-native investment intelligence platform, beginning with ETF data
