Insights

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

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Market
BBVA expands structured products footprint in Asia

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BBVA expands structured products footprint in Asia

The bank outlines the growth drivers behind its expanding structured products franchise, from equity-linked demand to digital transformation.

Market
Daiwa launches German government bill ETF tracking Solactive index

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Daiwa launches German government bill ETF tracking Solactive index

The fund, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, is designed to track the performance of German government bills with remaining maturities of up to three months.

Products
Kyobo tracks local benchmark in Korea

04 Aug 2026

Kyobo tracks local benchmark in Korea

The three-year note offers a potential income of 0.55% per month.

Technology
Wrise sets up AI Labs to build scalable capabilities across wealth management business

04 Aug 2026

Wrise sets up AI Labs to build scalable capabilities across wealth management business

The firm has committed an initial investment of HK$30m (US$3.82m) to accelerate early-stage artificial intelligence (AI) development across the group.

Products
UBS links reverse convertible notes to SMIC in Hong Kong

03 Aug 2026

UBS links reverse convertible notes to SMIC in Hong Kong

The short-term income product targets investors seeking enhanced yield from one of China's leading semiconductor companies.

Market
Asset Management One launches futures short ETF

03 Aug 2026

Asset Management One launches futures short ETF

The exchange traded futures (ETF) gives investors short exposure to Japanese government bond futures through a rules-based index.

Market
HSIL introduces AI-focused equity benchmark with fixed 40-stock universe

03 Aug 2026

HSIL introduces AI-focused equity benchmark with fixed 40-stock universe

The benchmark applies turnover, sector-classification and market value criteria, and caps individual weights at 15%.

Market Reviews
South Korea June 2026: structured product sales more than double

31 Jul 2026

South Korea June 2026: structured product sales more than double

South Korea’s structured products market saw renewed momentum in June, with volumes rising 103% month-on-month and issuance climbing 26.5% compared with May.

Market
CSOP to launch Kospi 200 covered call ETF

31 Jul 2026

CSOP to launch Kospi 200 covered call ETF

The exchange-traded fund (ETF) provides exposure to the Kospi 200 Index while generating income through a covered call options strategy.

Regulation
Taiwanese regulator approves first set of banks for IRB capital rules

31 Jul 2026

Taiwanese regulator approves first set of banks for IRB capital rules

The approval follows a multi-stage review and introduces phased output floor requirements.

Regulation
Korean regulator reinforces deposit framework for single-stock leveraged products

31 Jul 2026

Korean regulator reinforces deposit framework for single-stock leveraged products

The updated rules introduce stricter cash-only criteria and eliminate flexibility previously granted to experienced investors.

Market
SRP Apac Personality of the Year 2026: Rishad Schaefer

30 Jul 2026

SRP Apac Personality of the Year 2026: Rishad Schaefer

The Crédit Agricole CIB banker discusses the importance of resilience, entrepreneurship and teamwork, reflects on the evolution of Asia's structured products market, and explains why sustainable growth depends as much on responsible distribution as product innovation.