The latest product news, market reviews, people moves and regulatory updates from SRP’s news desk, which this week saw structured products associations as well as regulators across jurisdictions taking center stage.
The week started with the launch of Korea’s first ETNs linked to Japanese government bonds brought to market by local securities house Meritz Securities. The Seoul-based issuer announced plans to list four ETNs on 10-year Japanese government bonds, including leveraged and inverse products, on the Korea Exchange at the end of the month. In Malaysia, Kenanga Bank rolled out a new series of Hang Seng-linked warrants as part of the expansion of its product offering to grow its presence in Eas