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A selection of actionable insight, commentary and analysis on the major trends shaping the structured products markets.

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People
UBS Japan’s global markets co-head exits

11 Jul 2025

UBS Japan’s global markets co-head exits

The Swiss bank’s global markets unit in Japan will be led solely by the other divisional co-head on an ad-interim basis.

Products
HK SFC reports 94% surge in unlisted structured products volume

10 Jul 2025

HK SFC reports 94% surge in unlisted structured products volume

The FY24/25 annual report released by the city’s financial watchdog highlights the increased issuance amount and number of authorised products for public offerings in the market.

Products
Kenanga rolls out new Hang Seng warrants

09 Jul 2025

Kenanga rolls out new Hang Seng warrants

The Malaysian bank is bolstering its product offering as part of its strategy to expand its footprint in East Asia.

Market
Meritz Securities to debut Korea’s first ETNs on Japanese government bonds

08 Jul 2025

Meritz Securities to debut Korea’s first ETNs on Japanese government bonds

The Seoul-based issuer 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.

Market
SRP Asia Pacific Awards 2025: BNP Paribas pushes cross-asset in Taiwan

07 Jul 2025

SRP Asia Pacific Awards 2025: BNP Paribas pushes cross-asset in Taiwan

The French bank was recognised as the “Best House, Taiwan” within the manufacturer category at the SRP Asia Pacific 2025 awards, revealed in Hong Kong SAR in mid-June.

Market Reviews
China Market Review, May 2025: investors shy away from EUR/USD exposure

04 Jul 2025

China Market Review, May 2025: investors shy away from EUR/USD exposure

Gold-linked products in China remain popular among retail investors while a number of risk control custom strategies were also deployed.

Technology
Goldhorse inks deal with HK’s multi-family office

04 Jul 2025

Goldhorse inks deal with HK’s multi-family office

In the first half of 2025, the Hong Kong-based firm has seen approximately US$2.5 billion in structured product notional traded on its multi-issuer platform and launched actively managed certificates with minimum redemption features.

People
Huatai taps CICC WM’s trading head

03 Jul 2025

Huatai taps CICC WM’s trading head

The veteran trader has moved to the cross-town rival to oversee the trading of wealth management products, including structured products.

Market Reviews
Hong Kong Market Review, May 2025: CATL becomes most-used underlying for derivative warrants

03 Jul 2025

Hong Kong Market Review, May 2025: CATL becomes most-used underlying for derivative warrants

BYD and Pop Mart also led the underlying league table for derivative warrants, while the Hang Seng Index dominated for CBBCs.

Products
Kiwoom launches hybrid ETN, KRX adds covered call play

03 Jul 2025

Kiwoom launches hybrid ETN, KRX adds covered call play

The new product pays on the growth of the Kospi 200 as well as won-dollar exchange rate fluctuations.

Regulation
MAS revamps product information documents, targets complex products

02 Jul 2025

MAS revamps product information documents, targets complex products

Singapore's financial regulator aims to highlight the key product features on the first page of the proposed product highlight sheets.

Regulation
Malaysia regulator tightens rules on product governance

30 Jun 2025

Malaysia regulator tightens rules on product governance

The new guidelines are aimed at addressing issues with product governance guidelines to promote responsible innovation and strengthen investor protection.