| Solactive Launches Subordinated Bank Bond Index for Betashares in Australia
May 17, 2024--Solactive has launched the Solactive Australian Major Bank Subordinated Index in partnership with Betashares, a leading exchange traded fund (ETF) provider in Australia. To be eligible for inclusion in the index, bonds must have amounts outstanding of at least $500 million and a remaining maximum term to maturity of 10 years.
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| The Solactive Australian Major Bank Subordinated Index tracks the performance of a portfolio of Basel III Tier 2 subordinated floating rate bonds issued by Australia's four largest banks- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia, National Australia Bank Limited (NAB), and Westpac Banking Corporation. The Australian major banks remain the foundational pillars of the banking system, and Australian banks are generally considered some of the best capitalised major financial institutions in the world. |
| China economic database update November 17, 2025-The monthly update of the China Economic Database highlights a consistent trend of decreasing fixed asset investment in China, including in the real estate sector which shows no signs of bottoming out. This update incorporates data published today by China's National Bureau of Statistic. |
| 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
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