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Apac retail derivatives boom raises suitability and AI questions
The rapid growth of leveraged ETFs, single-stock products and options is bringing more retail investors into equity derivatives, putting greater focus on product risks, investor education and the role of AI.
5h
Citi, HDBank expand cooperation across banking, capital markets, financial services
Citi and HDBank have partnered to expand cooperation across banking, capital markets and financial services.
5h
HSBC expands Nasdaq Calypso use for ETD clearing
HSBC has adopted Nasdaq Calypso’s enhanced exchange-traded derivatives clearing platform, extending its use of the technology across its clearing operations.
5h
HKEX diversifies cross-market ETF offering with four new funds
The products expand the exchange’s index lineup with new Malaysia, semiconductor and tech exposures.
28 Sep 2026
India’s Sebi opens non-agri commodity derivatives to FPIs
Foreign portfolio investors will be allowed to participate in selected non-agricultural commodity derivatives contracts under a new framework approved by the Indian regulator.
24 Sep 2026
Spotlight on… asset classes in Hong Kong (Q2 2026)
Products linked to single stock underlyings continued to lead while share baskets increased their market share by 11 percentage points YoY.
24 Sep 2026
Hana Bank completes fully digital issuance and settlement on Euroclear
The notes provide conventional bond-like access and support secondary market liquidity via the Singapore Exchange listing.
23 Sep 2026
Korea's commodity ETP market raises leverage and valuation concerns
The regulator says 88% of crude oil ETP assets and 94% of natural gas ETP assets are concentrated in leveraged or inverse products, while elevated premiums and ETN delisting provisions add further risks.
22 Sep 2026
Kenanga debuts HSBIO-linked warrants in Malaysia
The Malaysian bank continues to expand its product offering to tap overseas markets.
18 Sep 2026
Thailand Q2 2026: issuance up, equity-linked notes shine
Kiatnakin Phatra Securities and Siam Commercial Bank lead sales in the second quarter.
17 Sep 2026
Thailand eases licensing rules for foreign derivatives businesses
The country introduced two ministerial regulations aimed at reducing licensing requirements for certain foreign derivatives-related activities and securities-related support services.
17 Sep 2026
Sygnum partners with Nu for digital asset services
Nu has partnered with Sygnum to launch Nu Global, a multi-currency account that combines international banking services with access to digital assets.