HKEX and Bursa Malaysia Launch Co-Branded ETFs to Bolster Regional Financial Links
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What happened
On September 28, 2026, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited welcomed the launch of four exchange traded funds (ETFs) tracking three cross-market indices. These indices are the HKEX Bursa Malaysia Large Cap Index, the HKEX KRX Semiconductor Index, and the HKEX Tech & US Tech 100 Index. The launch marks an important step in the companies' efforts to connect Hong Kong with international markets through co-branded partnerships.
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Why it matters
The collaboration between HKEX and Bursa Malaysia aims to strengthen financial links between Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Mainland China. The introduction of these co-branded products increases the visibility of companies in the region to international investors, supporting diversification across different markets and sectors.
Bursa Malaysia is a stock exchange located in Malaysia, which maintains close trade ties with China, while investors are currently assessing developments in West Asia.
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Who's involved
- Hong KongHong Kong is the location where HKEX operates and is central to the collaboration.
- Bursa MalaysiaBursa Malaysia is collaborating with HKEX on the co-branded benchmarks.
How this reaches others
Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind it- How will the collaboration between HKEX and Bursa Malaysia affect China?Co-branded ETFs may boost investment visibility for Malaysian companies in ChinaReported
- How will the co-branded index launches affect Hong Kong's financial gateway role?Hong Kong's financial gateway role is reinforced by new cross-market ETFsReported
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The entities involved
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mainland China
geopolitical area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, excluding Special Administrative Regions
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Bursa Malaysia
formerly known as Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, exchange holding company located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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