Asia ETF News for the Past 3 Months
Hong Kong to open door to first single-stock leveraged ETFs in Asia
January 31, 2025--Managers will be allowed to launch leveraged and inverse ETFs tracking single stocks overseas
Hong Kong's securities regulator has announced that asset managers will be permitted to launch leveraged and inverse exchange traded funds tracking single stocks overseas, as well as defined outcome listed structured funds.
Social Security Reforms, Retirement and Sectoral Decisions
January 23, 2025--Summary
Hong Kong SAR's economy is on a path of gradual but uneven recovery following a protracted period of shocks. While the unemployment rate has declined to historical lows, employment loss has been sizable and domestic demand has remained weak amid tight financial conditions and property market downturn, both locally and in Mainland China.
2024 Marks Breakout Year for China's ETF Market with Unprecedented Growth
January 10, 2025-- China's ETF market demonstrated exceptional performance in 2024, with notable returns and substantial growth in assets under management. According to Wind, the average return of A-share ETFs (excl. ETFs launched in 2024) reached 11.36% for the year by December 31, and the total size of A-share ETF market reached USD 508 billion, a net increase of USD 223 billion from year-begin.
China's Economy Has Not Peaked
January 7, 2025--Chinese policymakers should allow for a more market-driven allocation of land, money, and labor.
Summary
China's GDP is growing. Youth unemployment is down. And the property-market crisis is moderating. But the economy's dynamism is missing.