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

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Hang Seng Indexes and Cyberport develop Gen-AI index tool

2h

Hang Seng Indexes and Cyberport develop Gen-AI index tool

The two firms have developed a generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution to speed up thematic index design.

Regulation
Hong Kong: SFC adopts safety-first approach as financial firms scale AI use

3h

Hong Kong: SFC adopts safety-first approach as financial firms scale AI use

The regulator’s first survey of large financial firms highlights rapid artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, growing interest in agentic systems and the need for stronger governance as applications become more autonomous.

Market
QCP: next-gen investors warming to crypto structured products

20h

QCP: next-gen investors warming to crypto structured products

Younger clients are more comfortable with exotic payoffs, and Apac demand for crypto yield products is rising.

Market
CSOP's Two ETFs join HK’s Southbound ETF Connect

02 Nov 2026

CSOP's Two ETFs join HK’s Southbound ETF Connect

The latest expansion of the trading link between mainland China and Hong Kong includes two CSOP exchange-traded funds (ETFs), among them the firm's first Japan-exposed product in the programme.

Market Reviews
China September 2026: retail structured deposits issuance rebounds

30 Oct 2026

China September 2026: retail structured deposits issuance rebounds

Issuance in September shows a slight rebound, rising to nearly 1,000 units.

Market
Japan’s SBI and Cross River plan Japan joint venture

30 Oct 2026

Japan’s SBI and Cross River plan Japan joint venture

SBI Holdings and CRB Group will work toward a joint venture in Japan.

Market
HKEX launches AI index to underpin China Southern’s ETF

30 Oct 2026

HKEX launches AI index to underpin China Southern’s ETF

The benchmark applies screening criteria tied to research and development (R&D) spending, capital expenditure and sales growth.

Market
Meritz, Mirae Asset tap South Korean demand with copper ETN index suites

30 Oct 2026

Meritz, Mirae Asset tap South Korean demand with copper ETN index suites

The products track the Solactive copper leverage index family with 1x, 2x and -2x factors to capture demand driven by electrification and global infrastructure.

Market
Stellar invests in Marketnode to expand tokenised assets in Apac

30 Oct 2026

Stellar invests in Marketnode to expand tokenised assets in Apac

The Stellar Development Foundation has made a strategic investment in Marketnode to expand institutional access to tokenised financial products across Asia-Pacific.

Market
Invesco Mutual Fund launches silver ETF and fund of funds in India

30 Oct 2026

Invesco Mutual Fund launches silver ETF and fund of funds in India

The global asset management's subsidiary, which it operates in partnership with IndusInd International Holdings Ltd, is all set to list two silver-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in India.

Regulation
SFC keeps buffer and defined outcome complex, eases path for covered call funds

29 Oct 2026

SFC keeps buffer and defined outcome complex, eases path for covered call funds

Hong Kong’s revised UT Code keeps the complex label tight, adds a VaR test for non-complex status and lets covered call funds net their option positions.

Market
SGX, PSE expand ties to boost cross border capital markets access

29 Oct 2026

SGX, PSE expand ties to boost cross border capital markets access

The partnership aims to broaden trading opportunities and address regulatory requirements.