Asia ETF News for the Past Year
CTBC Launches CTBC U.S. Innovation Technology ETF, Tracking the Solactive U.S. Innovation Technology Index
February 11, 2025--Solactive is proud to announce its first collaboration with CTBC Investments, launching the CTBC U.S. Innovation Technology ETF that tracks the Solactive U.S. Innovation Technology Index. This innovation-focused index is designed to capture the performance of 50 leading U.S. technology companies, targeting advancement, resilience, and long-term growth in the rapidly evolving tech sector.
US technology leaders like Apple and Amazon have often demonstrated high market shares and strong operating margins, indicating efficient business models and pricing power. In addition to massive investments and resources in Research & Development (R&D), it allows the tech giants to maintain significant competitive advantages compared to other market players, further strengthening their market positions and continuously creating new revenue streams. With global technological advancements accelerating, this index aims to offer investors an opportunity to gain strategic exposure to companies driving innovation in key areas such as software, hardware, and next-generation technologies.
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Source: Solactive AG
IMF-Republic of Korea: 2024 Article IV Consultation, Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Korea
February 7, 2025--Summary
The Korean economy has remained resilient against multiple shocks. Economic growth has recovered, inflation has steadily declined, and financial stability risks have decreased.
However, downside risks have increased amid high uncertainty from policy shifts in major trading partners and recent domestic political developments.cies.
Key medium-term challenges are to boost the growth potential amidst rapid population aging, and to adapt to shifting trade patterns, transformative technological change, and climate vulnerabilities.
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Source: IMF
India's economy likely to grow 6.3%-6.8% in 2025/26, government report says
January 31, 2025--The forecast suggests economic conditions will remain sluggish next year. Growth is expected to slip to 6.4% in the current financial year-the slowest in four years-from 8.2% last year
India's economy is projected to grow 6.3%-6.8% in the next fiscal year that starts April 1, a finance ministry report showed on Friday, suggesting economic conditions will remain sluggish with growth set to sag to a four-year low this year.
The projection was part of the annual Economic Survey, which was presented in parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, ahead of the annual budget on Saturday.
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Source: zawya.com
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.
The Securities and Futures Commission said in a circular that single stock leveraged and inverse ETFs and defined outcome listed structured funds had become "increasingly popular in overseas markets".
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Source: ft.com
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.
The territory's integration with Mainland China, including in the context of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) initiative, has significantly increased in recent years, but rising regional competition has put pressure on some of its traditional growth engines, prompting the authorities to pursue new sources of growth, including from innovative, technology-driven sectors.
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Source: imf.org
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.
Notably, CSI 300 ETF (Code: 510310), ChiNext ETF (Code: 159915), and Star 50 ETF (Code: 588080) managed by E Fund Management ("E Fund"), the largest mutual fund manager in China, ranked among the top ten in asset growth, underlining the company's strong position in the industry.
A Two-Decade Journey of Growth
Since the launch of the first domestic ETF in December 2004, China's ETF market has expanded significantly. This growth is not only marked by an increase in assets but also by an acceleration in ETF issuance. In 2024, 30 fund companies launched 156 new ETFs, with E Fund leading the market by introducing 14 new products -the most among all issuers.
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Source: E Fund Management
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.
Rather than use "normal" policy tools, such as interest rates and fiscal spending, to address low consumption or deflationary pressures, Chinese policymakers should be pursuing fundamental reforms that address the issues underlying these problems. The key is to allow for a more market-driven allocation of land, money, and labor.
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Source: insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu
Kiwoom Asset Management launches KIWOOM KOSEF US Quantum Computing ETF, tracking Solactive U.S. Quantum Computing Index
December 17, 2024--Solactive is pleased to announce a further collaboration with Kiwoom Asset Management. The South Korean issuer is launching the KIWOOM KOSEF US Quantum Computing ETF that tracks the Solactive U.S. Quantum Computing Index. The product aims to provide investors with focused exposure to the quantum computing value chain, including infrastructure, software, cryptography, and artificial intelligence applications.
Quantum computing, with its unparalleled potential to solve complex problems exponentially faster than traditional computers, it is becoming a game-changer for a wide range of industries, from drug discovery to financial modeling. Recent breakthroughs in quantum chip development such as improved accuracy and qubit stability have enabled the development of more reliable and practical quantum computing applications, further driving the growth of this sector. The U.S. government has recognized the strategic importance of quantum computing, with a proposed US$2.5 billion funding from the advanced DOE Quantum Leadership Act of 2024 to boost U.S. quantum research and development.[1]
The quantum computer hardware market is forecasted to surpass US$10 billion by 2045 with a CAGR of 30%[2], which represents a skyrocketing demand for quantum computing hardware, as well as significant growth opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on the potential of this sector and its broader value chain.
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Source: Solactive AG
China Expands Private Pension Scheme Nationwide Following Two-Year Pilot Program
December 13, 2024--After a two-year pilot program, China has officially expanded its private pension scheme nationwide. Starting December 15, 2024, workers covered by urban employee basic pension insurance or urban-rural resident basic pension insurance across the country can participate in this supplementary pension scheme.
This nationwide rollout represents a significant milestone in China's efforts to build a comprehensive pension system, addressing the challenges of a rapidly aging population.
On December 12, 2024, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, together with four other departments including the Ministry of Finance, the State Taxation Administration, the Financial Regulatory Administration, and the China Securities Regulatory Commission, announced the nationwide implementation of China's private pension scheme effective December 15, 2024. The initiative extends eligibility to all workers enrolled in urban employee basic pension insurance or urban-rural resident basic pension insurance.
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Source: china-briefing.com
Singapore-China ETF Scheme Revamp Expected to Spur Growth in 2025
December 11, 2024-Revamped ETF scheme aims to boost cross-border investment opportunities.
Singapore and China are set to revamp their underused ETF cross-listing scheme in 2025, aiming to boost investor interest and expand market opportunities.
The initiative has seen limited uptake since its launch in 2021, but a recovery in Chinese equities and upcoming reforms signal potential growth.
Launched in 2021, the Singapore-China ETF cross-listing scheme has struggled to gain traction, with only seven ETFs introduced as of November 2024. Challenges include weak investor sentiment toward Chinese equities, logistical complexities, and limited experience in partnerships between fund managers. Recent developments, however, signal a turning point for the initiative.
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Source: batamnewsasia.com
