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you are currently viewing:Tokyo exchange eyes derivatives-driven ETFs to boost yield strategiesAugust 3, 2025-- In a move to tap into the growing appetite for yield-enhancing strategies, Japan's main stock exchange is pushing to allow listings of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that use over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, such as swaps and options. The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is seeking regulatory approval to list such funds by June next year. Currently, Japanese ETFs are restricted to listed instruments like those on Osaka's derivatives market, but the exchange now wants flexibility for OTC instruments as well, said Kei Okazaki and Ryutaro Someya from the TSE’s new listings department. Source: daijiworld.com |
E Fund Hk's Two ETFs List Simultaneously on HKEX, with an Initial Offering Size Exceeding HK$1.369 Billion
September 27, 2025-Two new ETFs launched by E Fund Management (HK) Co., Ltd ("E Fund HK")- the E Fund HK MSCI Asia-Pacific High Dividend Index ETF (3483.HK) and the E Fund HK FTSE AI Select Index ETF (3489.HK)-were listed simultaneously on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) today. E Fund HK's management team, along with representatives from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, partners, and global investors, witnessed this significant milestone.
Taiwan-Japan Cross-Listing Feeder ETFs Listed Simultaneously on Taiwan and Tokyo Stock Exchanges
September 18, 2025-The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) and Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) marked a milestone in regional financial integration today with the debut of their first cross-border exchange-traded funds (ETFs), reinforcing Taiwan's ambition to become an Asian Asset Management Center.
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
Hana Asset Management Launches 1Q Xiaomi Value-Chain Active ETF Tracking the Solactive-KEDI Xiaomi Focus China Tech Index
September 2, 2025--Solactive is pleased to announce its collaboration with Hana Asset Management and The Korea Economic Daily Index (KEDI) on the 1Q Xiaomi Value-Chain Active ETF, which tracks the Solactive-KEDI Xiaomi Focus China Tech Index.
New World Bank Report Charts Pathways for Energy Security, New Jobs, and Market Opportunities in East Asia
August 28, 2025-A new World Bank report, Green Horizon: East Asia's Sustainable Energy Future, outlines practical pathways to modernize and upgrade the region's energy systems to support power and industrial sectors-a key step for East Asia to sustain long-term growth, create jobs, and retain economic competitiveness.
