Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Co Ltd (PAAMC HK) was honoured with two awards at the Asia Asset Management ETF Awards 2026 in recognition of its outstanding achievements in the Hong Kong ETF ecosystem.
The firm clinched the Best Dividend ETF award for its Ping An of China CSI HK Dividend ETF and Most Innovative Passive ETF of the Year award for its Ping An East-West Select ETF –– both achievements showcasing its outstanding expertise and rich practical management capabilities.
A seasoned performer
PAAMC HK is an early mover in the local ETF scene. “We launched Hong Kong’s first high-dividend stock ETF in 2012,” says Vincent Che, head of equity at PAAMC HK. “This product has more than 14 years of live operating track record, having withstood tests across full economic cycles and achieved remarkable performance, bringing substantial investment returns to investors.”
PAAMC HK attaches great importance to investment in innovative ETF research and development, and is steadily increasing its capabilities in this area. In the early phases of the expansion of the ETF Connect scheme, the firm developed a variety of innovative products. One is its Ping An East-West Select ETF, which was recognised with the Most Innovative Passive ETF of the Year Award for Hong Kong.
According to Che, this ETF uniquely tracks the Solactive Global Pacific Select HKD Index NTR, combining Hong Kong and US equities in a single passive vehicle with approximately 62% Hong Kong Stock Connect‑eligible dividend payers and 38% US blue‑chip growth leaders, “allowing investors to gain steady dividend income and seize capital appreciation opportunities at the same time”.
PAAMC HK’s dual character enables it to integrate superior market resources across both markets, says Che. “We gain unobstructed access to diverse investment targets spanning A-H dual listed shares, Hong Kong stocks and overseas assets, which greatly enriches the underlying asset pool and diversifies our ETF product lines.”
The China advantage
PAAMC HK enjoys the advantage of being an asset management institution backed by one of China’s largest insurers. Its strategic focus on the Chinese market delivers distinct benefits in sustaining sound ETF performance.
“We boast profound in-depth understanding of domestic economic policies, industrial cycles and market operational rules, which enables us to conduct meticulous fundamental research and rational constituent stock selection,” Che explains. “Accordingly, we are able to optimise portfolio structure reasonably and lower potential investment risks effectively.”
Stable and long-term insurance capital attributes underpinning the business allow the firm to adhere to prudent and long-term investment philosophies, Che says. This investment orientation helps the firm’s ETF products maintain steady stock selection strategies amid market fluctuations, avoiding excessive short-term speculative adjustments.
PAAMC HK enjoys solid cross-border resource advantages connecting China with Hong Kong capital markets. “We are well-versed in the operational logic of Southbound and Northbound investment channels, facilitating efficient fund allocation, smooth trading execution and effective control over transaction costs and tracking errors,” Che says.
The firm also keeps close track of domestic market demand trends and investor preferences. This enables it to promptly adjust product layouts and investment strategies in response to market changes, consistently enhancing risk-adjusted returns, and delivering sustainable and reliable long-term performance for all investors.
The Hong Kong contribution
Listing ETFs in Hong Kong brings a host of unparalleled strengths and comprehensive market merits, Che notes. “Hong Kong features a sound, mature and internationally aligned regulatory framework, which ensures standardised product operation, transparent information disclosure and strict risk supervision, greatly enhancing investor confidence globally.”
Hong Kong also stands as a renowned international financial hub with abundant cross-border capital flows and extensive global investor participation. ETFs listed here can easily attract institutional investors, overseas capital and diversified global funds, effectively boosting market liquidity and expanding investor coverage.
In addition, Hong Kong boasts convenient access to multiple global markets and smooth interconnection mechanisms with Mainland capital markets. Such superior geographical and policy advantages facilitate flexible asset allocation across regions, and enable efficient participation in Southbound and Northbound investment schemes.
Hong Kong enjoys low transaction costs, flexible trading mechanisms and diversified derivative hedging tools. These favourable market conditions help optimise portfolio management, lower tracking deviation and stabilise long-term investment performance.
“In general, Hong Kong provides a superior listing ecosystem that empowers ETFs to achieve steady scale expansion and sustainable long-term development,” Che says. “Our dual foothold in China and Hong Kong serves as a pivotal foundation for the construction and comprehensive operational support of our ETF products.”
