China approves first 18 active ETFs for registration

Briefing by News4U · First published 2026-10-19 12:30:31 UTC

Regulators approved 18 active ETFs on Oct 19, aiming to attract more long-term capital and deepen fund-product innovation.

China Securities Regulatory Commission Chairman Wu Qing announced on Oct 19 that the CSRC will approve the first 18 active ETFs for registration, calling the move an important step to foster fund-product innovation and bring incremental capital into the market. [1]

The Shenzhen Stock Exchange said nine of the ETFs have been formally approved, while the Shanghai Stock Exchange confirmed its first batch also received CSRC approval; both exchanges described the products as combining active management with ETF transparency and liquidity. [2] [3]

Sources

1. 证监会将同意首批18只主动ETF注册

   Sina Finance · 2026-10-19 09:08:16 UTC · Full text

2. 快讯

   Wall Street CN · 2026-10-19 10:46:54 UTC · Full text

3. 快讯

   Wall Street CN · 2026-10-19 10:47:07 UTC · Full text

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