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The SFC's CEO Julia Leung recently visited the head of Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority and Saudi Exchange's CEO, while Saudi Aramco has launched a secondary offering.

The inclusion of cryptocurrency Ether, alongside Bitcoin, for the exchange-traded funds on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, contrasts with the US approach.

Bosera International, Harvest Global Investments and China Asset Management have launched ETFs for Bitcoin and Ethereum on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

With the world’s most famous cryptocurrency now more accessible, it is attracting a 'ripple effect' among investors in the SAR, but asset managers will need to adapt as further questions are raised about Bitcoin's future.

An apparent change in behaviour by these institutions may be affecting investors' approach to the metal, says the World Gold Council.

Huaan will launch the mainland''s second equity ETF while ChinaAMC applies to launch one for bonds.

Says BGI, which has built an ETF business for outsiders seeking Asia exposure.

Mandated to run the pan-Asian fund by the region''s central banks, State Street will open it to other investors.