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you are currently viewing:Japan: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV MissionFebruary 17, 2026--The Japanese economy has displayed impressive resilience in the face of global shocks and is experiencing a sustained period of output growing above potential. Domestic demand has been robust and unemployment remains low. After three decades of near-zero inflation, prices have been growing faster than the BOJ's 2-percent target for three and a half years. While nominal wages are rising at a historic pace, there are persistent concerns about the cost of living as high inflation erodes household purchasing power. Japan continues to face challenges from its aging population and high public debt. With the output gap positive and inflation expected to converge to target from above, fiscal and monetary policies should be calibrated to sustain price and output stability, while rebuilding fiscal buffers. Reforms to the labor market are needed to ensure that labor market tightness translates into sustained real wage gains. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS, OUTLOOK, AND RISKS Growth has been resilient, recovering to exceed potential in the first half of 2025, but has started to moderate. Source: imf.org |
Samsung Active Asset Management Launches KoAct China Biohealthcare Active ETF, Benchmarking the Solactive China Biohealthcare Index
January 27, 2026-Solactive is pleased to announce its collaboration with Samsung Active Asset Management on the launch of the KoAct China Biohealthcare Active ETF, which uses the Solactive China Biohealthcare Index as a benchmark. The product aims to provide investors with targeted exposure to biohealthcare companies with a strong China and Hong Kong focus, reflecting the growing momentum of healthcare innovation and commercialization across the region.
CSOP Huatai-PineBridge CSI A500 ETF Will List on Hong Kong Stock Exchange Tomorrow
January 27, 2026-Hong Kong's first CSI A500 Index ETF- CSOP Huatai-PineBridge CSI A500 ETF (Stock Code: 3101.HK), will list on Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) on January 28, 2026. The listing price for 3101.HK is approximately HKD 7.9 per share, the trading lot size is 100 shares, and the annual management fee is 0.99%.
Base price and daily price limits for newly listing ETF (iShares S&P 500 Ex-Financials JPY Hedged ETF (Code: 491A))
January 27, 2026-The base price, etc. of the following issue, which is scheduled for initial listing on January 28, 2026, are as follows.
Listed Code: 491A
Issue Name: iShares S&P 500 Ex-Financials JPY Hedged ETF
China considers tightening rules for mainland firms listing in Hong Kong
January 23, 2026--China's securities regulator is weighing stricter requirements for mainland companies seeking to list shares in Hong Kong amid concerns about deal quality following an offshore fundraising surge.
Base price and daily price limits for newly listing ETNs (3 issues including Inbound Consumer Related Japan Equity Net Return ETN (Code: 497A))
January 23, 2026-The base price, etc. of the following issues, which are scheduled for initial listing on January 26, 2026, are as follows.
Listed Code: 497A
Inbound Consumer Related Japan Equity Net Return ETN
