Insights

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

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Products
Asia-Pacific best-selling products H1 2026: Ping An tops US$2 billion in China

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Asia-Pacific best-selling products H1 2026: Ping An tops US$2 billion in China

SRP reviewed the best-selling products across some of the main Asia-Pacific markets in the first half of 2026.

Regulation
SFC fines China fund manager over structured notes-linked private fund failures

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SFC fines China fund manager over structured notes-linked private fund failures

The regulator said the asset manager entered into unnecessarily complex structured note transactions for a private fund without adequately assessing multiple red flags or exercising independent investment discretion.

Market
Global X Australia adds small and mid-cap fund to its product lineup

11h

Global X Australia adds small and mid-cap fund to its product lineup

The exchange-traded fund (ETF) aims to provide diversified exposure across developed markets, excluding Australia.

Regulation
SFC updates framework for leveraged and inverse products

24 Jul 2026

SFC updates framework for leveraged and inverse products

The regulator will allow certain leveraged and inverse products to adopt flexible leverage structures, while requiring additional disclosures on daily leverage targets.

Market
MSCI and SGX expand derivatives access across developed and emerging markets

24 Jul 2026

MSCI and SGX expand derivatives access across developed and emerging markets

The agreement introduces new index-linked futures and options through a centrally-cleared Asia Pacific venue.

Technology
Shanghai Commercial Bank launches SME financial insights solution

24 Jul 2026

Shanghai Commercial Bank launches SME financial insights solution

The service allows business customers to view and analyse account data from multiple banks through a single platform.

Market
S&PDJI sees growing demand and a changing role for custom indices in Apac

23 Jul 2026

S&PDJI sees growing demand and a changing role for custom indices in Apac

As demand for tailored investment outcomes continues to grow, S&P Dow Jones Indices is expanding its capabilities across multi-asset, risk-managed and option-based strategies.

Regulation
KB Securities sanctioned over OTC derivatives, product sales and compliance failures

23 Jul 2026

KB Securities sanctioned over OTC derivatives, product sales and compliance failures

South Korea's regulator has sanctioned KB Securities following a broad review of its controls and sales practices.

Market
Barclays looks beyond FCNs as Apac expansion gathers pace

22 Jul 2026

Barclays looks beyond FCNs as Apac expansion gathers pace

The UK bank is expanding its presence across Asia Pacific through greater automation, broader distribution and tailored solutions as demand grows across private banking, retail and insurance channels.

Regulation
Taishin Securities hit with ETF and ETN restrictions after FSC action

22 Jul 2026

Taishin Securities hit with ETF and ETN restrictions after FSC action

Taiwan’s FSC has taken disciplinary action against Taishin Securities following post-merger system failures, triggering restrictions on certain market activities including ETF liquidity provision and ETN issuance.

Market
Taiwan's FSC tightens futures risk controls with expanded HNW services

22 Jul 2026

Taiwan's FSC tightens futures risk controls with expanded HNW services

The regulator has introduced new trading safeguards and approved Taiwan Land Bank to serve high-net-worth clients.

Market
UBS builds for the next phase of Asia's structured products growth

21 Jul 2026

UBS builds for the next phase of Asia's structured products growth

Following its success at the SRP Asia Pacific Awards 2026, UBS shares insights into the trends driving structured products innovation across the region.