It is fair to say that the Hong Kong authorities have been extremely proactive since the launch of their first ETF in 1999. At the time, this was a means of selling off shares accumulated by the authorities during various stock market interventions. However, the sector has come on leaps and bounds since then, and today’s rumour of a Saudi Arabian-based ETF has caught the attention of many investors.
As more countries and trade organisations worldwide look towards the APAC region for future growth, Thailand has taken a proactive approach. The Thailand Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, recently visited Saudi Arabia to participate in the ASEAN-GCC Riyadh Summit. This is a significant move as, in the past, the two countries have experienced diplomatic difficulties. However, comments coming from the summit and discussions with Saudi Arabian authorities suggest a very different future.
While IPOs are often considered in isolation from the broader market, they are powerful indicator of underlying market sentiment. Whatever type of IPO we are looking at, technology being one of the more popular at the moment, there needs to be significant demand. As they say, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression on stock markets!
In recent days, the Japanese authorities have begun to clear the way for a rebirth of the Japanese junk bond market. Currently, companies rely on a small number of banks to fund their expansion with minimal, if any, activity in the junk bond market. However, times will change, but what are the attractions of the junk bond market?
The BBH 6th Annual Greater China ETF Investor Survey has cast a fascinating light on the world of ETFs and their growing importance to investors. This market is particularly strong in the Far East, where innovation and regulation work hand in hand. So, what were the main findings from the survey, and what can we expect looking forward?
While US and UK interest rates may have peaked, it has undoubtedly been a challenging 2023 for the FinTech sector amid concerns of an economic slowdown. However, some robust trends are still emerging in the APAC region, which bode well for the long-term future of financial technology. So, what are these emerging trends?
Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) have seen huge growth in trading volumes in recent years. They are now an integral part of the financial sector, with the Far East a particularly buoyant market for this relatively new type of investment vehicle. There are several reasons why ETFs are proving popular and why trading volumes are expected to increase significantly in the coming years.
For many years now, Hong Kong has been seen as a bridge between the East and the West, attracting substantial international investment and listing a growing number of Chinese companies. While the focus is quite rightly on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Hong Kong is a central financial hub in many different areas.
When looking at the world of Asian multinational corporations, many names come to mind, such as Alibaba, Bank of China, Samsung, TikTok, Toyota and numerous others. While many new up-and-coming multinational corporations are technology-based, this concept goes back decades. Consequently, when acquiring shares in multinational corporations based in Asia, you are very often diversifying your exposure across the globe.
Often seen as the poor cousin of Australia, in the long term, APAC investors will overlook New Zealand at their peril. This is a country that was recently described as “the trading partner of almost every country in the world”, a phenomenon which is not easy to secure. So, what are the prospects for New Zealand going forward?
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