09 Jan 2026
Top issuers Apac 2025: Hana leads Korea’s sales, DBS tops note issuance in Taiwan
We look at some of the top issuers of structured products across Asia Pacific in 2025 based on SRP data.
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HKEX to introduce six stock option classes
HKEX derivatives market ADV rose 7% in 2025, with stock options up 22% to 879,831 contracts.
08 Jan 2026
Alpaca plans Zincmoney acquisition for India entry
Alpaca is acquiring Zincmoney to secure the licenses and infrastructure needed to launch its brokerage services in India.
07 Jan 2026
Nomura recruits ex-SocGen banker to lead fixed income private bank sales in Asia
Singapore-based hire strengthens Nomura’s fixed income sales platform for private banks across Asia ex-Japan.
07 Jan 2026
HSBC Life Singapore expands IUL offering targeting income and retirement
The product offers income continuity, downside protection and legacy planning across generations.
07 Jan 2026
Bank of Singapore sees double-digit returns on local equity mandates
High-net-worth investors and family offices turn to Singapore equities for stability and diversification.
06 Jan 2026
Asia multi-issuer platform chief departs
The executive of the Hong Kong-based multi-issuer platform leaves the firm after five years.
06 Jan 2026
SCMHK hit with HK$4M SFC fine over crypto product breaches
The products provider failed to meet specific procedures for conducting product due diligence and suitability checks on crypto products.
06 Jan 2026
TSE approves listing of ETNs by MUFG Securities
The Tokyo Stock Exchange has cleared three Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG) exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for a January 26 debut, focusing on Japanese tourism, European defence and luxury stocks.
05 Jan 2026
Korean regulator fines three banks over HSCEI ELT mis-selling
The financial watchdog imposes a total of KRW70 million in fines across three banks as part of the HSCEI-tied autocall mis-selling scandal in early 2024.
05 Jan 2026
SGX ETF assets top SG$17 bn as structured products stay active
Trading in structured warrants and daily leverage certificates remained active on the Singapore Exchange in November, alongside a sharp rise in ETF assets under management.
23 Dec 2025
Best sellers Apac 2025: Korea’s cap prot in focus, FICC advances in China and Thailand
We look at some of the best-selling products across Asia Pacific (Apac) based on their actual sales volume registered by SRP in 2025.