Insights

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

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Regulation
Taiwan regulator outlines zero-trust security principles for agentic AI

10h

Taiwan regulator outlines zero-trust security principles for agentic AI

The Financial Supervisory Commission has launched a consultation on governance, risk classification and security controls for agent artificial intelligence (AI).

Regulation
ASIC opens consultation on rules for digital asset and tokenised custody platforms

14h

ASIC opens consultation on rules for digital asset and tokenised custody platforms

The proposed standards detail licensing variations, customer disclosures and custody, trading and settlement obligations ahead of the Digital Assets Framework Act taking effect.

Technology
SGX FX expands integration with BlackRock’s Aladdin platform

16 Oct 2026

SGX FX expands integration with BlackRock’s Aladdin platform

The expanded integration will give institutional investors access to BidFX’s foreign exchange execution, pricing and analytics tools through Aladdin platform.

Market
RBC WM appoints Singapore private banking head

16 Oct 2026

RBC WM appoints Singapore private banking head

Daniel Soo will lead its Singapore private banking business and added six relationship managers and banking professionals across Singapore and Hong Kong.

Market
SGX lists Belt and Road bond ETF tracking China's interbank market

16 Oct 2026

SGX lists Belt and Road bond ETF tracking China's interbank market

The exchange-traded fund offers investors exposure to a portfolio of renminbi bonds, including Panda Bonds, through a fund listed on Singapore Exchange.

Market
SGX laucnhes four Xtrackers funds to widen global equity access

16 Oct 2026

SGX laucnhes four Xtrackers funds to widen global equity access

The exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide US and global developed market equity exposure through Singapore dollar trading lines.

Market Reviews
South Korea September 2026: equity structures take over interest rate notes

15 Oct 2026

South Korea September 2026: equity structures take over interest rate notes

The domestic structured products market rebounded slightly in September, with sales increased 8.1% month-on-month (MoM) and issuance up 13.8% compared with August.

Market
Global X rolls out Asia-focused semiconductor ETF

15 Oct 2026

Global X rolls out Asia-focused semiconductor ETF

The ACHP ETF aims to capture opportunities across the Asian semiconductor value chain, with holdings spanning leading manufacturers and design specialists.

Market
Spotlight on… issuers in Thailand (H1 2026)

14 Oct 2026

Spotlight on… issuers in Thailand (H1 2026)

Kiatnakin Phatra Securities gained 23% in market share to become the top issuer in Thailand.

Market
HKEX launches index blending Hong Kong technology stocks with S&P 500

14 Oct 2026

HKEX launches index blending Hong Kong technology stocks with S&P 500

The benchmark brings together two equity markets and is intended to support exchange-traded fund (ETF) eligibility for potential Southbound Stock Connect inclusion.

Regulation
ASIC seeks consultation on extended CFD protections and modernised rules

13 Oct 2026

ASIC seeks consultation on extended CFD protections and modernised rules

The regulator seeks feedback on amendments covering digital asset-settled contracts for difference (CFDs), margin rules and updated conditions for retail protections.

Market
Lucky Investments launches two-year Islamic fund in Pakistan

13 Oct 2026

Lucky Investments launches two-year Islamic fund in Pakistan

The Pakistani asset manager said the fund will operate with a medium-risk profile and a two-year duration, allocating assets between Shariah-compliant equities and fixed-income instruments.