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Korean retail investors maintain firm overseas ETF demand through 2025
The Korea Securities Depository data showed steady monthly activity and a 17.9% rise in annual purchases.
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HK SFC cites derivatives suitability failures in action against Kylin
The regulator reported that clients were categorised as derivatives-knowledgeable without proper assessment or documented verification.
06 Feb 2026
Global X Australia teams up with Solactive to add silver ETF to its lineup
The exchange-traded fund (ETF) aims to provide access to a global basket of silver miners which stand to benefit from rising silver prices, while tracking the Solactive Global Silver Miners Index.
06 Feb 2026
Dah Sing Bank launches banking campaign for HNIs
Dah Sing Bank has rolled out a new VIP Banking campaign aimed at affluent and high-net-worth clients, focusing on insight led wealth management supported by technology and advisory services.
06 Feb 2026
SBI Holdings, Startale launch blockchain-based trading platform
The platform aims to build Asia’s exchange-layer infrastructure for tokenised securities and onchain real-world assets (RWAs) through 24/7 spot and derivatives trading markets.
06 Feb 2026
Korea Investment Management floats ETF tracking US nuclear firms
The index aims to reflect the performance of the ten most relevant US-listed companies headquartered in North America operating across the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and broader nuclear energy value chain.
06 Feb 2026
Japan’s SMBC Nikko sets up crypto-focused unit ahead of regulatory reforms
The entity aims to formulate proposals related to crypto asset regulations and maintain operational activities related to the issuance and trading of crypto assets, among others.
06 Feb 2026
360 One to launch equity long-short fund in India
360 One Mutual Fund will launch the DynaSIF Equity Long Short Fund, its first offering under the Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) framework.
05 Feb 2026
Feature: Korea’s derivatives-based ETFs gather pace as issuers target income-hungry investors
Korean asset managers are ramping up derivatives-driven ETF strategies from covered calls to synthetic protective puts as demand for yield and volatility management fuels rapid market growth, supported by regulatory easing and expanding institutional interest.
05 Feb 2026
Mirae Asset floats ETF tracking Solactive China Securities index
The Mirae Tiger China Securities ETF, which tracks the Solactive China Securities index, is trading on the Korea Exchange under the ticker 0133E0.KS.
05 Feb 2026
Osaka Exchange picks Nasdaq to upgrade derivatives infrastructure
The selection strengthens Osaka Exchange’s technology modernisation programme and extends Nasdaq’s role in Japan’s market infrastructure landscape.
03 Feb 2026
UBP Asia’s structured product volumes surge 90%
The Swiss private bank sees its participation solution segment quadruple as investors chase long equity exposure and yield, with US tech and fixed income driving growth across the region.