Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-11-20 00:29Group 1 - The core point of the news is the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between China Merchants Fund, Smart (a subsidiary of the New Zealand Stock Exchange), and the Bank of China New Zealand branch, aimed at enhancing the connectivity and integration of the capital markets between China and New Zealand [2][5]. Group 2 - Smart, established in 1996 and fully owned by the New Zealand Stock Exchange, is the first ETF issuer in New Zealand, managing over NZD 15 billion in funds and offering 44 ETF products focused on various markets including New Zealand, Australia, the US, and global stocks [4]. - The cooperation is set against the backdrop of the updated Memorandum of Understanding on securities and futures regulatory cooperation signed between the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the New Zealand Financial Markets Authority on September 25, 2025, indicating a deepening regulatory collaboration [4]. - China Merchants Fund has 15 years of experience in ETF management, with a comprehensive product line covering currencies, bonds, A-shares, Hong Kong stocks, and cross-border investments, aiming to develop cross-border investment products that meet the needs of investors from both countries [4]. Group 3 - Mark Peterson, CEO of the New Zealand Stock Exchange, emphasized that this year marks the beginning of the second decade of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and New Zealand, highlighting the strong bilateral relationship and the potential benefits for investors from both countries through this collaboration [5]. - The Bank of China has been a proactive promoter of financial cooperation between China and New Zealand, supporting the project and aiming to deepen practical cooperation and accelerate product innovation for mutual market opportunities [5]. - The signing of the memorandum is seen as a significant milestone in deepening financial cooperation among the three parties and a practical exploration of the integration of the capital markets between China and New Zealand [5].