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you are currently viewing:People's Republic of China-Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV MissionMay 15, 2026-Hong Kong SAR's economy has continued to recover, with growth in 2025 stronger than expected, supported by robust technology-related exports, improving private demand, and a rebound in financial market activity. The territory has also reinforced its position as a global financial center and super-connector between the Chinese mainland and the rest of the world. However, the recovery remains ongoing and economic activity is still below its pre-pandemic trend, while headwinds-including weak private investment and declining labor force participation, both of which remain below pre-pandemic levels-persist. Growth is expected to moderate in the near term mainly reflecting weaker external demand and tighter financial conditions stemming from the war in the Middle East.[1] Risks are tilted to the downside, including from a potential intensification of conflicts and escalating geopolitical tensions. Given the economic slack, an expansionary fiscal stance in 2026 is appropriate. Source: imf.org |
Korea Investment & Securities Launches Four New ETNs Tracking Solactive Gold and Silver Total Return Leveraged Indices
May 27, 2026--Korea Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. launched four new ETNs tracking the Solactive Gold Total Return 1x Long Leverage Index, Solactive Gold Total Return 1x Short Leverage Index, Solactive Silver Total Return 1x Long Leverage Index, and Solactive Silver Total Return 1x Short Leverage Index, respectively.
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.
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.
First of Its Kind in Hong Kong! Global X Gold Covered Call Active ETF (3533/41533)
May 15, 2026-Capturing a New Gold Era by Transforming Market Volatility into Potential Option Premium Income
Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited ("Mirae Asset (Hong Kong)"), through its Global X ETFs brand, is pleased to announce the launch of the Global X Gold Covered Call Active ETF (the "Fund", Stock Codes: 3533/41533).
Webull HK announces "Truly Zero Fees" as standard pricing for US and Hong Kong stock trading: zero commission and zero platform fees
May 4, 2026-Webull HK today announced that, effective immediately, it will set zero commission and zero platform fees as standard pricing for US and Hong Kong stock trading, further solidifying its position as a provider of professional trading services with the lowest transaction costs in the Hong Kong market.
Japan exchange giant JPX prepares for crypto ETF debut
May 1, 2026-JPX may list crypto ETFs once Japan finalizes legal and tax treatment for digital assets.
CEO Hiroki Yamamichi said asset managers are showing interest in creating crypto-linked ETFs.
Bitcoin ETFs returned to inflows, while Ethereum ETFs extended their outflow streak.
Indian ETF inflows hit record Rs 1.8 lakh crore in FY26: Zerodha
April 30, 2026-Indian Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded their highest-ever annual net inflows of over Rs 1.8 lakh crore in FY26, more than double the previous peak as commodity ETFs led by gold and silver emerged as the primary drivers, according to a study by Zerodha Fund House.
SECP develops roadmap to revive Pakistan's underdeveloped ETF market
April 29, 2026-The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has developed a roadmap to revive Pakistan's underdeveloped Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market by providing digital onboarding platforms, reducing cost and offering passive investment options to the investors.
