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SFC greenlights leveraged and inverse products linked to Hong Kong stocks
Revised framework allows issuers to launch leveraged and inverse products linked to Hong Kong-listed mega-cap stocks while introducing additional operational safeguards.
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Cathay United Bank adopts BlackRock’s Aladdin wealth platform
The private bank has aligned workflows and data systems as part of a broader effort to improve portfolio management and operational efficiency.
04 Jun 2026
Korean investors sustain overseas ETF demand: ETFGI
Leveraged semiconductor funds drove the largest purchases, sales and net settlements.
04 Jun 2026
Marex starts operations in Japan with Tokyo office
Financial services firm Marex has started operations in Japan through its subsidiary, Marex Securities Co., Ltd., as part of its expansion in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region.
04 Jun 2026
Japan sees improvement in access to US-listed ETFs
The number of US-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available to investors in Japan has risen sharply over the past three years, according to a recent report.
02 Jun 2026
Chinese regulators tighten cross-border investment activities oversight
The scrutiny comes with a focus on offshore fund distribution and account monitoring.
02 Jun 2026
SFC issues guidance on paperless securities transition
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has set out issuer responsibilities and timelines while the Stock Exchange published parallel guidance on Listing Rule obligations.
02 Jun 2026
Global X Japan floats metals ETFs tracking Solactive indices
The funds include copper miners, silver miners and silver spot exposures, with one product hedged to the Japanese yen.
29 May 2026
BridgeWise, SBITO team up for AI investment assistant
The platform brings artificial intelligence (AI)-based research tools to retail investors as the brokerage firm accelerates its technology strategy.
28 May 2026
India's NCDEX launches weather derivatives contract
The exchange will launch India’s first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract linked to Mumbai rainfall.
28 May 2026
Hong Kong progresses regulatory expansion for digital asset services
Local regulators received market support for proposals to strengthen oversight and investor protection in digital assets.
27 May 2026
China April 2026: equities gain momentum as CSI Smallcap stands out
The increasing use of equity underlyings signals a diversification away from FX exposure