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Market
Transamerica enters HK indexed universal life market

11 Aug 2025

Transamerica enters HK indexed universal life market

The insurer is expanding the business line from Singapore to Hong Kong SAR on the back of a loosened regulatory environment.

Market
Hong Kong insurer FWD taps UBS to roll out uncapped indexed play

06 Aug 2025

Hong Kong insurer FWD taps UBS to roll out uncapped indexed play

The insurer becomes the latest to join the growing IUL market in Hong Kong.

Market Reviews
Hong Kong Market Review, June 2025: Labubu maker Pop Mart, CATL ELI gain visibility

31 Jul 2025

Hong Kong Market Review, June 2025: Labubu maker Pop Mart, CATL ELI gain visibility

Pop Mart was also the most-featured underlying for derivative warrants listed on the exchange in June

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.

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.

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
Product wrap: JPM enters Hong Kong market, Arkéa green bond tracks transatlantic PAB-index

06 Jun 2025

Product wrap: JPM enters Hong Kong market, Arkéa green bond tracks transatlantic PAB-index

In this week’s wrap we look at a selection of structured products with strike dates between 1-7 June 2025.

Products
SocGen expands derivative warrants range in HK

04 Jun 2025

SocGen expands derivative warrants range in HK

The French bank has expanded the currency coverage following the listing of its first US stock warrants in the city’s retail market a year ago.

Market Reviews
Hong Kong Market Review, April 2025: HSI takes the lead in warrants and CBBC issuances

30 May 2025

Hong Kong Market Review, April 2025: HSI takes the lead in warrants and CBBC issuances

Nvidia continues to dominate the underlying league table for equity-linked investments (ELIs).

Products
HK issuers line up on new CATL warrants

22 May 2025

HK issuers line up on new CATL warrants

Seven derivative warrant issuers have listed products tracking the new underlying after EV battery supplier launched the largest IPO of the year.

People
Exclusive: BNPP recruits ex-UBS sales to lead listed structured product team in HK

28 Feb 2025

Exclusive: BNPP recruits ex-UBS sales to lead listed structured product team in HK

The industry veteran joins the French bank after over three years with the Swiss issuer.

Regulation
HK regulator fines Hang Seng Bank over mis-selling

27 Jan 2025

HK regulator fines Hang Seng Bank over mis-selling

The HSBC Group member has been fined HK$66.4m (US$8.5m) for misconduct while selling investment products including secondary structured notes over a course of nine years.