Region: Asia Pacific
Strategic indices in scope as new ELS/DLS guidelines take effect
Asia Pacific | Industry
05 Dec 2019 by SRP News
Despite the recent controversy around equity-linked securities (ELS) and derivative-linked securities (DLS), ELS/ equity-linked bond (ELB) issuances will hit KRW89 trillion in 2019 and KRW91 trillion in 2020, while DLS/derivative-linked bonds (DLB) issuances will reach KRW26 trillion in 2019 and KRW27 trillion, respectively, in 2020, according to Samsung Securities.
Guotai Junan sets foot in HK’s warrants, CBBC market
Asia Pacific | Products
03 Dec 2019 by SRP News
The Chinese Securities Company has entered Hong Kong’s warrants and CBBC market after qualifying as a listed structured products issuer by with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
HSBC boosts Apac UHNW coverage
Asia Pacific | People
29 Nov 2019 by Pablo Conde
The UK bank has expanded its coverage of UHNW investors to respond to new demand as the region’s wealth grows faster than any other region.
Singapore regulator opens up to exchange-traded crypto derivatives
Asia Pacific | Regulations & Legal
25 Nov 2019 by SRP News
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched a consultation to consider the regulation of derivatives based on ‘payment tokens’ such as bitcoin and ether, where the derivatives are traded on approved exchanges.
China Market Review, October 2019: regulator gets tough on structured deposits
Asia Pacific | Market Reviews
25 Nov 2019 by Maria Koleva
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) has issued a notice on further regulating the structured deposit business of commercial banks.
Taiwan Market Review, Q3 2019: modest recovery amid uncertainty
Asia Pacific | Market Reviews
20 Nov 2019 by Christian Velinov & Marc Wolterink
The Taiwanese structured products market is slowly recovering from the difficult start of 2019. Year-to-date data shows that, although visibly slower than the previous period, on an annual basis the volumes are catching up with the market performance from last year, and by year-end 2019 we are likely to see a full recovery.
South Korea Market Review, September 2019: confidence rattled by mis-selling scandal
Asia Pacific | Market Reviews
19 Nov 2019 by Lachezara Tsenova & Marc Wolterink
Issuance in South Korea decreased by seven percent in September, compared to the previous month, with 1,098 products launched in the retail segment.
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UBS hit with another penalty in Singapore for deceptive trades by its client advisors
Asia Pacific | Regulations & Legal
15 Nov 2019 by SRP News
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has imposed a civil penalty of $11.2 million on UBS for Deceptive Trades by its Client Advisors.
CS hires structured products stalwart to bolster private banking front-office
Asia Pacific | People
13 Nov 2019 by Pablo Conde
The Swiss bank has expanded its private banking business in Australia with the addition of four senior executives in a move to strengthen both its product capabilities and front office team.
