| Tech-focused ETFs Take Spotlight after Mainland China-Hong Kong ETF Connect Expansion
July 18, 2024--On July 12th, it was announced that 91 additional ETFs will be added to the Mainland China-Hong Kong ETF Connect Program, which will take effect on July 22nd. This expansion brings the total number of ETFs in the program to 241, with 19 of them being managed by E Fund Management ("E Fund"), the largest fund manager in China. |
| In meantime, a significant increase in foreign investors' demand for tech investment opportunities was observed, with the electronics sector being the most popular-the northbound fund inflows into the sector reached US$1.58 billion in the second quarter. After the expansion, offshore investors with interests in tech innovation can leverage enriched investment tools- more than 20 thematic ETFs, including three from E Fund, namely E Fund CSI Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (Code: 159819), E Fund CSI Cloud Computing & Big Data Index ETF (Code:516510), and E Fund CSI Technology 50 Index ETF (Code:159807). |
| 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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