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Rising retail interest prompts new India ETF guidelines

May 31, 2022--Asset managers will also be permitted to roll out passively managed equities-linked saving schemes
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has introduced new guidelines for exchange traded funds and index funds, following a sharp rise in local investors' interest in the products.

The recommendations, which also spell out norms for ETF market makers, investor education and awareness efforts, and disclosure guidelines, will take effect on July 1, and will apply to all existing ETFs and index funds.

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Source: ft.com


Mainland and Hong Kong ETFs will join stock connect in move seen as 'gift' for 25th anniversary of handover

May 28, 2022--The move comes ahead of the July 1 anniversary celebrating 25 years since the handover, as Hong Kong tries to strengthen its role as a global financial hub
ETFs which track main indexes such as the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprise Index and Hang Seng Tech Index could be selected in the first batch

The newly announced inclusion of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in mainland China's stock connect scheme with Hong Kong will help consolidate the city's role as a financial hub and bridge between China and the rest of the world, according to experts.

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission have reached an in-principle agreement on the inclusion, with the goal of deepening mutual market access between the mainland and Hong Kong, according to an announcement posted on the CSRC website on Friday night.

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Source: scmp.com


Publication of "Progress Report on Enhancing the Asset Management Business 2022"

May 27, 2022--"Progress Report on Enhancing the Asset Management Business 2022" was published by the Financial Services Agency in Japan (FSA), on 27th May this year.

This report outlines the key challenges in the asset management industry in Japan, as well as our analysis on them and the courses of our potential actions going forward, identified through dialogues with asset managers.

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Source: fsa.go.jp


IMF Staff Completes 2022 Article IV Mission with Singapore

May 24, 2022--Singapore has recovered sharply from the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to the authorities' decisive policy response, impressive vaccine rollout, and the country's strong economic fundamentals. The recovery nevertheless has been uneven across sectors.
The ongoing normalization of policies is appropriate and timely.

The tighter fiscal stance in the FY 2022 Budget, combined with targeted assistance to vulnerable households and firms, will facilitate a broadening of the recovery. The tighter monetary stance will help prevent inflationary pressures from becoming entrenched. Should downside risks materialize, Singapore has ample fiscal space to deploy additional targeted support as a first line of defense.

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Source: IMF


State Street Announces Expansion of Fund Connect ETF Portal in Singapore

May 18, 2022--Milestone builds on State Street's expansion of its ETF digital capabilities across multiple technology platforms; Portal now supports ETF trading across the globe including in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia-Pacific

State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) today announced that its Fund Connect ETF portal- a division of State Street Digital and its leading global, primary market ETF portal with access to more than 960 exchange traded fund (ETFs) from leading issuers-is officially live in Singapore with its first product in the region. The firm had previously provided back-office services for ETFs including custody and fund administration.

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Source: State Street Corporation


UOB Asset Management (Taiwan), in first engagement with Solactive, launches ETF tracking Solactive Metaverse Technology and Services Index

May 17, 2022--The metaverse has been considered a driving force setting the stage for the future and, therefore, it is regarded as a massive prospect. Many big Techs start to see this revolutionary concept as their next direction of development. Morgan Stanley predicts that the metaverse is an $8.3 trillion market opportunity depending on the level of its development[1].

JPMorgan forecasts similar order of magnitude[2]. Many financial institutions increasingly see the Metaverse as quickly becoming a viable long-term investment opportunity. In a strategic move within this field, UOB Asset Management (Taiwan) launches the United Metaverse Technology and Services ETF, which aims to track the Solactive Metaverse Technology and Services Index.

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Source: Solactive AG


Strong Policies Help Korea Navigate Uncertain Times

May 13, 2022--Korea has recovered well from the pandemic, a testament to its strong economic fundamentals and appropriate policy responses. Economic output has surpassed pre-crisis levels despite multiple waves of infection. The recovery was supported by the effective containment of the pandemic, including rapid vaccination last year, and proactive economic policy support, which helped minimize economic scarring, sustain income growth, and maintain financial stability.

Given Korea's high global integration, strong external demand also provided support to the recovery.

Before the war in Ukraine, Korea's growth was expected to remain robust this year and next, with inflation projected to gradually return to target by next year, as reflected in the recent IMF report. But significant uncertainties were already clouding the outlook, with downside risks arising mainly from pandemic-related disruptions to supply chains, geopolitical uncertainties, and rising interest rates in major advanced economies.

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Source: IMF.org


Australia's first Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs go live

May 11, 2022--Australia's first three cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETF) launched on the Cboe exchange on Thursday, bringing Bitcoin and Ethereum products to the stock market.


One of the funds, the Cosmos Purpose Bitcoin Access ETF (CBTC) from Cosmos Asset Management, tracks the Purpose Bitcoin ETF (BTCC-B.TO) on the Toronto stock exchange.

The other two funds were launched by Australian ETFS Management (AUS) Ltd. and Swiss 21Shares AG spot-trade Bitcoin (EBTC) and Ether (EETH) by tracking the underlying asset directly.

The three cryptocurrency products were scheduled for launch on April 27, but brokerage concerns caused last-minute delays.
Cosmos said it will not charge investors fees on their funds for two months, as a response to the postponed launch.

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Source: yahoo.com


Asia Growth Slows on Commodities, Covid and Rising Interest Rates

April 25, 2022--Region's policymakers face difficult policy trade-offs and should protect the most vulnerable from rising fuel and food costs while enacting economic reforms to boost long-term growth.
Economic growth in Asia and the Pacific is poised to slow more than previously estimated this year amid headwinds from the war in Ukraine, a resurgent pandemic, and tightening global financial conditions.

Regional gross domestic product will expand by 4.9 percent, 0.5 percentage points less than we forecast in January and slower than last year's 6.5 percent growth rate, according to our latest projections. We also estimate that inflation will rise faster in many countries, though from relatively low levels.

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Source: imf.org


BlackRock CCB, China Asset Management, Industrial Bank poised to launch more products to tap China's expanding private pension savings

April 25, 2022--BlackRock and CCB's joint venture launches its first pension product as China expands its private pension scheme to tap the country's vast savings
China expanded the private pension scheme last week by allowing individuals to set up personal accounts to invest in a wider range of financial products

Financial institutions including BlackRock CCB Wealth Management, China Asset Management and Industrial Bank are gearing up to tap mainland China's expanding private pension market, as household savings swell amid an ageing population.

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Source: scmp.com


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