ETF

US Treasury flags concern over ‘potentially abusive’ tax trades

2026-07-21T23:44:15.000Z
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said swift measures were needed to address concerns over leveraged investment products. 

South Korea’s Lee says leveraged products criticised for amplifying stock volatility

2026-07-21T02:58:08.000Z
Authorities will raise the minimum deposit requirement for these funds to 30 million won (US$20,300) from 10 million won, with effect from Aug 5.

South Korea to halt new listings of single-stock leveraged ETFs

2026-07-16T08:34:34.000Z
The declines in SK Hynix’s shares, alongside those of rival chipmaker Samsung Electronics, contributed to a 9 per cent plunge in South Korea’s Kospi, triggering a 20-minute trading halt.

SK Hynix plunges after Nasdaq debut amid diminishing earnings optimism

2026-07-13T14:49:08.000Z
MAS says the industry has expressed interest in offering new retail fund product types that cater to a broader range of investment objectives.

New MAS proposal could pave way for commodity futures funds, more single-country bond funds for retail investors

2026-07-09T09:30:00.000Z
At present, ETFs constituted in foreign jurisdictions may need to undergo a prolonged process of regulatory scrutiny when cross-listing in Singapore.

Singapore to speed up cross-listing of foreign ETFs with 3-month approval target

2026-07-07T04:00:00.000Z
The Huaan Yifu Gold ETF now has a market capitalisation of 90 billion yuan (US$13 billion), edging past the 83 billion yuan in the CSI 300 ETF.

China’s biggest ETF is now a US$13 billion gold fund as state stock market support fades

2026-07-06T09:37:10.000Z
Designed to deliver double returns, the mechanical rebalancing process of these ETFs forces them to buy more when prices rise and sell more when prices fall.

Unease over Korea leveraged ETFs grows as lawmakers demand fix

2026-07-06T04:12:17.000Z
Shares of memory‑chip giant SK Hynix have jumped over 300% in 2026.

SK Hynix ETF’s assets soar to US$17 billion, biggest in Hong Kong

2026-06-23T03:34:59.000Z
China’s tight capital controls are keeping money within its borders.
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China bonds emerge as surprise haven as Iran war reshapes portfolios

2026-06-15T07:19:40.000Z