Hong Kong ETF market surges as cross-border access and global demand drive growth
Hong Kong’s ETF market has experienced rapid growth over the past 18 months, fuelled by strong global investor interest, record IPO activity, and expanding cross-border connectivity.
Speaking to Trader TV at tradetech in Amsterdam, Shuichi Akito, head of equity solutions at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), says the firm has seen AUM in Hong Kong ETFs climb 25% to US$83 billion; he looks at how cross-border programs like Stock Connect and Southbond ETF Connect have driven mainland Chinese investment to HK and unpacks where they are seeing a growing appetite for tech-focused indices, thematic futures, and single-stock options.
In this episode:
📌 What’s fuelling growth in Hong Kong’s ETF market?
📌 What has been the impact of cross-border programs to HK?
📌 Where are ETFs and Indices seeing demand?
📌 What innovations are coming through, e.g., tech indices, single stock options?
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