On April 8, new ETFs were simultaneously listed under the Japan-China ETF Connectivity scheme established by Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX), Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE). JPX and Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) held a commemorative ceremony for Japan-China Connectivity on the same day.
Akazawa Ryosei, State Minister of Cabinet Office for Financial Services and Matsushita Koichi, President of Daiwa Asset Management Co. Ltd. were joined by market participants in Japan. SSE President Cai Jianchun and SZSE Supervisory Board Chairman Yang Zhihua offered their congratulations in the form of video messages in celebration of the further development of Japan-China ETF Connectivity.
Today, at TSE, Daiwa Asset Management Co. Ltd. listed an ETF tracking an index of 50 stocks on the SSE Science and Technology Innovation Board (STAR50) and another tracking China's Greater Bay Area (GBA) Innovation 100 Index while, at SZSE, ICBC Credit Suisse Asset Management Co. Ltd. listed an ETF tracking the Nikkei 225. These ETFs provide Japanese and Chinese investors with even more options to diversify their portfolios.
At the start of the ceremony, JPX Group CEO Kiyota Akira said, "Today, we welcome the listings of new ETFs under the Japan-China ETF Connectivity scheme in both countries, which reinforces the ties between the capital markets of China and Japan. The Japan-China ETF Connectivity scheme is designed to accommodate the fast diversifying needs of investors in both countries, and JPX will hope to continue enjoying the support and cooperation of participants in both markets as we work to invigorate cross-border investment between China and Japan and contribute to the growth and development of the capital markets of both countries."
Speech by JPX CEO Kiyota
Speech by State Minister Akazawa
SZSE video message
SSE video message
Group CEO Kiyota with President Matsushita
Speech by Daiwa AM President Matsushita
State Minister Akazawa rings the listing bell
President Matsushita rings the listing bell
Group photo
