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Amid the new investment mantra of diversification of equity allocations, there is growing demand for exposure to China’s innovation and transformation journey, according to BlackRock’s Andy Ng and Emerald Yau of FTSE Russell.
The journey for an active ETF from product launch to institutional portfolio in Asia can take years, as chief risk officers and due diligence teams move slowly to get comfortable with their innovative structures.
Despite rapid growth and rising institutional interest, Asia’s ETF industry remains fragmented and constrained by regulatory and retail barriers — leaving it far behind the US in scale and accessibility.
With assets under management now clocking in at over $200 billion, Taiwan's exchange-traded funds market has catapulted to third spot in the region behind China and Japan.
Hong Kong's launch of an offering that tracks shariah-compliant bonds, known as sukuk, marks a significant advancement for Islamic finance in Asia, and underscores increasing global demand.
With increasing institutional adoption, a supportive regulatory environment, and growing demand for specialised products, the Australian ETF market is throwing up some attractive opportunities.
Building on an already impressive growth trajectory, the Hong Kong ETF market is becoming an increasingly attractive investment destination with a focus on innovation, new product launches, and regulatory enhancements.
Over the last decade, exchange traded funds (ETFs) have transformed Australia's investment landscape. As these financial instruments multiplied, one economist stepped up to demystify them for the average investor.
Some asset owners remain cautious about Bitcoin spot ETFs, with uncertainties and mismatches still too significant to overlook, despite their appeal for an increasing number of family offices.