| Chinese ETFs tracking new CSI 2000 index underperform in IPOs
October 2, 2023--In a recent development, eight Chinese Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) tracking the newly launched CSI 2000 index have shown disappointing performance. Despite the anticipation that the index would stimulate domestic equities, these ETFs managed to raise an average of RMB574 million ($78.5 million) each in their initial public offerings (IPOs), falling short of the RMB668 million September average for all ETFs. |
| Leading the pack were China Universal Asset Management, E Fund, and Guotai Asset Management with RMB1.2 billion, RMB812 million, and RMB600 million, respectively. However, Huatai-PineBridge, Harvest Fund Management, and GF Fund Management lagged behind. Other underperformers included China Asset Management, China Southern Fund Management, and Fullgoal Asset Management. |
| Samsung Active Asset Management Launches KoAct US Biohealthcare Active ETF, Benchmarking the Solactive US Biohealthcare Index November 11, 2025-Solactive is pleased to announce its collaboration with Samsung Active Asset Management on the launch of the KoAct US Biohealthcare Active ETF,which uses the Solactive US Biohealthcare Index as a benchmark. The product aims to provide investors with targeted exposure to US-listed biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies,reflecting the momentum of groundbreaking healthcare innovation. |
| Hong Kong to Issue Third Blockchain-Based Green Bond Sale: Bloomberg November 10, 2025-The bonds mark Hong Kong's third digital bond sale since 2023 and are part of its push to become a leading global hub for tokenized assets. |
| Betashares Announces the launch of the Betashares Global Shares Ex US ETF November 9, 2025-Betashares has announced the launch of the Betashares Global Shares Ex US ETF (ASX: EXUS)- designed as a low-cost core portfolio building block to provide broad exposure to developed markets outside the US and Australia. |
| OECD Asia Capital Markets Report 2025 November 6, 2025-Introduction
|