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you are currently viewing:From Volatility to Income Opportunity--CSOP KOSPI 200 Covered Call Active ETF (3537.HK) Debuts on HKEX TomorrowJuly 30, 2026-CSOP KOSPI 200 Covered Call Active ETF (3537.HK) will list on Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 31st July 2026. 3537.HK seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily (i) using a synthetic representative sampling strategy to obtain an exposure to the KOSPI 200 Index through KOSPI 200 futures; and (ii) selling call options on the KOSPI 200 Index to receive call options premium. 3537.HK has a listing price of around HK$7.8 per unit, trading unit of 100, and management fee of 0.99%. Option premiums tend to increase with market volatility. Amid elevated annualized volatility of 60.1% in the KOSPI 200 Index, the KOSPI 200 Index covered call strategy delivered a strong return of 25.4% YTD in 2026[1]. In parallel, global quarterly net inflows into KOSPI 200 Index Covered Call ETFs accelerated, reaching around KRW 2 trillion (around HK$10.5 billion) in 2026 Q1[2], reflecting growing investor interest in the strategy. Source: CSOP Asset Management Limited |
HKEX Launches AI Index, Southern Asset Management Authorised to Launch ETF
October 23, 2026-Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) today announced the launch of the HKEX Artificial Intelligence Index (HKEX AI). As HKEX's first AI-themed index, HKEX AI offers investors a clearly defined, comprehensive, index-based tool for allocating to the artificial intelligence value chain.
Mirae Asset Global Investments Launches TIGER Global MLCC and Substrate ETF, Tracking the Solactive-KEDI Global MLCC and Semiconductor Substrate Index
October 20, 2026-Solactive is pleased to extend its collaboration with Mirae Asset Global Investments with the launch of the TIGER Global MLCC and Substrate ETF, which tracks the Solactive-KEDI Global MLCC and Semiconductor Substrate Index. The ETF provides exposure to companies involved in semiconductor package substrates and multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) across Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
Asia's Economic Resilience Amid Uncertainty: Can it be Sustained?
October 16, 2026-The world's economic growth engine has proven resilient, but making this durable requires adapting to AI and other transformations
The Asia-Pacific region remains resilient despite the energy shock and the tariffs and trade restrictions that disrupted supply chains last year. The resilience is notable for a region that has a high intensity of energy use and large dependence on imported fuel supplies, especially from the Middle East.
MSCI Launches a Consultation on a Proposal to Reclassify Indonesia from Emerging Market to Standalone Market Status
October 14, 2026- MSCI to consult on proposal to reclassify the MSCI Indonesia Indexes to Standalone Market status
Existing freeze on Indonesian securities in MSCI Indexes to remain in place until further notice
South Asia's Strong Growth Defies Global Headwinds
October 6, 2026-AI adoption can help create jobs, sustain growth
Exceeding earlier projections, growth in South Asia is expected to increase to 6.9% this year, with strong domestic demand keeping the region resilient to global shocks, according to the World Bank Group's twice-yearly regional outlook.
India's Growth Intact Despite Global Headwinds; AI Can Create New Opportunities through Policy Actions
October 6, 2026-India's economy is projected to grow at 7.1% in FY27 supported by robust domestic demand and strong exports, despite global headwinds. It remains one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world and a key contributor to global growth, says the World Bank's latest economic update.
East Asia and Pacific Sees Steady Growth Amid Global Uncertainty
October 6, 2026-Bold reforms in infrastructure, skills, and policy are needed to maintain growth and turn AI’s potential into jobs.
East Asia and Pacific (EAP) is projected to grow at 4.5% in 2026, demonstrating resilience in the face of global headwinds.
18 of the Top 50 Overseas Securities Purchased by Korean Retail Investors Were U.S.-Listed ETFs
October 2, 2026-ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs ecosystem through subscription research, consulting services, industry events and ETF TV, reports that 18 of the top 50 overseas securities purchased by Korean retail investors in September 2026 were U.S.-listed ETFs.
Shaping the Future of Asia: Opportunities and Challenges
October 1, 2026--Summary
"Shaping the Future of Asia: Opportunities and Challenges" examines how the Asia-Pacific region can sustain its remarkable economic success as it confronts profound structural challenges to established patterns of economic development and growth. The challenges arise from demographic shifts, new varieties of technology, geoeconomic fragmentation, industrial policy, and the energy transition.
Toward a New Economic Growth Model for China
September 30, 2026--Summary
China's extraordinary economic rise over the past four decades, driven by market-oriented reforms and integration into global value chains, transformed it into one of the world's largest economies. However, the growth model, that has recently relied heavily on debt-financed investment, is facing mounting challenges, including from rising misallocation, declining labor force, weak domestic demand, elevated financial risks, and increasing geoeconomic tensions.
