WTO-Trade Policy Review: China

July 19, 2024--SUMMARY
1. During the review period, China remained an important driving force for global economic growth. The economy recovered well from pandemic-related shocks, and China's exports and imports continued to increase

The growth of trade in intermediate goods strongly outpaced the growth of merchandise trade in general, indicating China's further integration into international supply chains. However, the structural change it had previously embarked upon-away from industry and towards services-came to a halt.

Korean Retail Investors Maintain Strong Appetite for Overseas-Listed ETFs in August

September 16, 2025-ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm specializing in subscription-based research, consulting services, industry events, and ETF TV, reported today that Korean retail investors continued their robust participation in overseas-listed ETFs during August 2025. Of the top 50 overseas securities purchased,23 were U.S.-listed ETFs, a slight uptick from 22 in July, though down from 26 in June and 28 in May.

Samsung Securities Launches Two ETNs Tracking Solactive China Mobility Top 5 Hedged to KRW Index and AI Tech Top 5 Hedged to KRW Index in First Collaboration with Solactive

September 8, 2025- Solactive is pleased to announce its first Collaboration with Samsung Securities through the launch of two new exchange-traded notes (ETNs). The Samsung CHINA MOBILITY TOP5 TR ETN (H) and the Samsung CHINA AI TECH TOP5 TR ETN (H) track the Solactive China Mobility Top 5 Hedged to KRW Index TR and the Solactive China AI Tech Top 5 Hedged to KRW Index TR, respectively.

SGX Securities Welcomes The Listing Of SPDR J.P. Morgan Saudi Arabia Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF

September 3, 2025--SGX Securities welcomes the listing of SPDR J.P. Morgan Saudi Arabia Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF (Acc) on 3 September 2025.

BTIG Begins Offering Access To Tokyo Stock Exchange's CONNEQTOR Platform

September 3, 2025--Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (hereinafter "TSE") launched CONNEQTOR, its RFQ (Request For Quote) platform, in February 2021 with an aim to enhance liquidity in the ETF market.
As a recent development, TSE is pleased to announce that, BTIG, LLC (hereinafter "BTIG"), a global financial services firm, has begun offering its clients access to CONNEQTOR.

Exclusive: US trading firm Jane Street files appeal against India markets regulator

September 3, 2025--Jane Street says previous report by regulator had found no manipulation, document shows
Accuses regulator of withholding data and information
Jane Street is currently not trading in India