A Week on from Donald Trump’s historic second visit to the UK, and with a new £150Bn deal on the cards, Keir Starmer might be emerging as the UK crypto industry’s most unlikely ally. Keir Starmer did not run on a crypto platform. Yet a week of transatlantic policymaking has positioned the British prime minister as an unexpected accelerant for the industry’s next expansion, aligned, paradoxically, with the impulses of Elon Musk’s America-first, innovation-at-speed crypto zeitgeist. If the British governme ...

南方财经 21世纪经济报道记者 张伟泽 香港报道 9月15日，摩根资产管理ETF业务亚太总监司马非在香港投资基金公会ETF市场研讨会上表示，今年全 球ETF行业资金净流入已接近1万亿美元，这标志着该行业连续第15年实现资金净流入。他预测，未来 五年主动ETF和亚太地区将成为驱动全球ETF市场规模增长的核心动力。 司马非指出，主动ETF已成为全球ETF市场中最显著的增长动力。目前，其管理规模虽仅占全球ETF总 规模的8%，约1.5万亿美元，却吸引了今年近30%的全球净流入资金，流入金额高达3000亿美元。 司马非指出，相较于美国市场的快速发展，亚太地区主动ETF仍处于起步阶段。在亚太地区2万亿美元 的ETF总规模中，主动ETF仅占5%。这一差距主要源于亚太市场在主动ETF的监管审批流程上相对缓 慢。 贝莱德iShares股票产品策略亚太区主管吴宇熙补充道，除主动ETF外，固定收益类ETF的发展亦受到更 多投资者关注。投资者正日益认识到这类产品在透明度与资产可配置性方面的优势。同时，数字资产 ETF也将成为推动ETF增长的关键动力之一，市场上相关投资选择越来越丰富。 作为国际金融中心，香港的ETF市场同样展现出巨 ...

Group 1 - The establishment of the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Listed Companies Association (HKVALA) marks a new phase of institutional collaboration in the digital asset industry in Hong Kong [1] - The formation of HKVALA is driven by three main factors: policy support, market demand, and addressing industry challenges [1] - The Hong Kong government has released several key policy documents this year, including the "Hong Kong Digital Asset Development Policy Declaration 2.0" and the implementation of the "Stablecoin Regulation" [1][2] Group 2 - Despite policy support and market demand, the digital asset industry in Hong Kong faces challenges such as regulatory implementation pace and market concerns [2] - There is a dilemma in the industry where compliance does not yield profits, and profits are often made in non-compliant ways, necessitating faster regulatory processes [2][3] - Investor education is crucial, as many citizens lack understanding of digital asset products, which can lead to exploitation by fraudsters [2][3] Group 3 - The new association aims to enhance investor education, ensuring that citizens understand the nature and risks of digital asset products [3][4] - The association will also promote Hong Kong's regulatory advantages and facilitate communication between the industry and regulatory bodies [4][5] - The HKVALA is positioned to bridge traditional finance and digital asset liquidity, with a goal to solidify Hong Kong's status as an international financial center [5] Group 4 - The total market capitalization of listed companies within the association is approximately $20 billion, while the asset management scale of traditional financial institutions represented at the event exceeds $200 billion [5] - The association includes a diverse range of members from various sectors, including digital asset exchanges, traditional financial companies, and blockchain technology firms [5]

Core Insights - BlackRock, the world's largest asset management company, attracted $46 billion in net inflows to its investment funds in Q2, reaching a record asset management scale of $12.5 trillion [1] - The adjusted earnings per share for Q2 increased by 16% year-over-year to $12.05, surpassing analysts' expectations of $10.87, with revenue growing by 13% to $5.4 billion [1] - Total net inflows for the company amounted to $68 billion, with $22 billion flowing into cash management and money market funds, and $14 billion into digital asset ETFs [1] Group 1 - CEO Larry Fink noted that expanding client relationships and diversified organic fee growth resonated well [2] - The announcement of new tariffs by President Trump led to significant market volatility, comparable to the financial crisis of 2008 and the pandemic in 2020, but investor anxiety eased later [2] - Long-term net inflows from retail clients were only $2 billion, the lowest since Q4 2023 [2] Group 2 - BlackRock received $9.8 billion in alternative investment inflows, continuing its expansion into the private equity market [5] - The company completed a $12 billion acquisition of HPS Investment Partners, marking its third significant acquisition in 18 months, bringing in $165 billion in client assets [5] - BlackRock also acquired GIP and Preqin, exceeding fundraising targets for GIP's flagship fund with $25.2 billion raised [6] Group 3 - The company aims to raise an additional $400 billion in private equity assets by 2030, managing over $600 billion in alternative investment assets [6]

Core Insights - The global cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant rebound, with altcoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Ethereum (ETH) driving Bitcoin (BTC) prices to surpass $109,000 for the first time in three weeks, nearing its historical peak from May [1][3][5] Market Performance - Dogecoin has surged over 8% in the past 24 hours, reaching $0.171, while Ethereum has also seen a price increase, breaking the $2,590 mark with a daily gain close to 8% [3] - Bitcoin's price briefly exceeded $109,200, marking a more than 3% increase from the previous day, and it approached a high of $109,600, remaining about 2% shy of its May peak of $111,814 [3][5] Investor Sentiment - The upward momentum in Bitcoin is attributed to optimistic expectations regarding the approval of cryptocurrency ETFs and improved liquidity expectations due to macroeconomic policy shifts [3][5] - Recent positive signals from the U.S. regulatory environment, including Ripple's application for a national bank charter, are seen as steps towards further integration of the crypto industry with traditional finance [5][7] Economic Context - The overall strength in risk assets is reflected in the recent historical highs of tech-heavy indices like the Nasdaq and S&P 500, indicating a broader market recovery [7] - Despite the strong performance in the cryptocurrency market, uncertainties in the macroeconomic landscape persist, including challenges in U.S. budget proposals and ongoing geopolitical tensions [5][7] Future Outlook - Analysts predict that many tokens may reach new highs in the second half of the year, driven by increased regulatory transparency and the Federal Reserve's accommodative policies potentially boosting risk asset prices [5][7] - The XBIT decentralized exchange has gained traction in this bullish market, offering zero-fee trading and high liquidity, which enhances trading efficiency and attracts DeFi users [7]

Group 1 - The core objective of BlackRock is to achieve annual revenue exceeding $35 billion by 2030, up from $20 billion in 2024, and to double its market value from approximately $140 billion to $280 billion [1] - BlackRock aims to raise a total of $400 billion in private markets by 2030, with a focus on expanding its presence in the private market and digital asset sectors [1] - The company plans to manage $700 billion in insurance-related assets by 2030, positioning itself as the largest third-party manager in the balance sheet insurance asset space [1] Group 2 - BlackRock's strategy includes significant investments in private asset companies, having spent around $28 billion over the past year to catch up with established players like Blackstone and Carlyle [1] - The company targets managing at least $50 billion in crypto assets over the next 15 years and aims to introduce digital asset ETF products in Europe and Canada based on its U.S. operational experience [1] - The CFO of BlackRock indicated that the ongoing expansion in private, digital assets, and active ETFs will enhance the overall fee structure and positively impact the company's profitability [2] Group 3 - BlackRock has set a financial target of achieving an adjusted operating profit of $15 billion by 2030, significantly higher than the projected $8 billion for 2024 [2] - The company anticipates a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% in revenue [2]