Asia-Pacific ETP News
you are currently viewing:OECD Asia Capital Markets Report 2026June 18, 2026--Asia is the fastest growing economic region and now accounts for one-third of global GDP. Asian economies are deeply integrated into global value chains and trade flows, and the weight of Asian capital markets continues to grow. Today they account for 56% of all listed companies, 30% of outstanding corporate bonds and 25% of outstanding sovereign bonds. However, persistent valuation discounts across many equity markets point to structural challenges in capital allocation, investor participation and market development. Asian capital markets remained resilient in 2025 and continued to provide financing to corporations and governments, but they were less active than in other regions. Despite high market volatility and a decline in initial public offerings, Asian capital markets provided financing to already listed companies via secondary equity offerings and to large, high-quality corporations via corporate bonds. The region's more developed capital markets were better able to navigate external shocks. Source: oecd.org |
China economic database
May 27, 2026-- This month- highlighting the People's Bank of China's monetary policy plateau. After several years of steady easing, China's main benchmark rates and bank liquidity requirements have remained largely unchanged for about a year. The one-year loan prime rate has been held at 3.0% and the five-year loan prime rate at 3.5%, while the 7-day reverse repo rate (which sets short-term liquidity rates for banks) has remained at 1.4%.
Global X Japan Launches Four Metals-Themed ETFs Tracking Solactive Indices
May 27, 2026--Solactive is pleased to further expand its partnership with Global X Japan Co. Ltd. (Global X Japan) through the launch of four new metals-themed ETFs on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The new range offers investors targeted access to copper miners, silver miners, and silver spot, including a JPY-hedged exposure tailored to the Japanese market.
VT Markets Adds 39 US Stocks and ETFs Spanning AI, Space, and Energy
May 25, 2026-VT Markets, a leading global multi-asset trading platform, has expanded its product offering with the addition of 39 new US stocks and ETFs, bringing its total lineup to more than 500 US-listed stocks and ETFs.
Pathfinder Global Responsibility Fund and Pathfinder Global Water Fund Track Solactive Indices
May 20, 2026-Solactive announces its collaboration with Pathfinder Asset Management, as the Pathfinder Global Responsibility Fund and the Pathfinder Global Water Fund track the Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia Large & Mid Cap 50% Hedged to NZD Index NTR and the Solactive GBS Developed Markets Water All Cap 50% Hedged to NZD Index NTR, respectively.
Timefolio Asset Management Launches ETF Benchmarking the Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics Index
May 19, 2026-Solactive is pleased to announce its collaboration with Timefolio Asset Management on the launch of TIME Global Humanoid Robotics Active ETF benchmarking the Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics Index. The product is designed to provide investors with targeted exposure to companies enabling the development and deployment of humanoid robotics and adjacent automation technologies across global markets.
