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2h
Cacib bets on payoff innovation in Apac
The French bank eyes innovative payoffs, single-stock and thematic structures and digital channels as structured product demand broadens across the region.
7h
Apac ETF assets hit record US$2.7 trillion: Morningstar study
Morningstar's latest data highlight increasingly divergent investor behaviour across Asia-Pacific, with steady inflows in Australia, India and Hong Kong contrasting with persistent outflows from China and a reversal in Japan.
7h
China allows insurance funds to invest in HK ETFs via Stock Connect
A policy change by the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) allows Mainland insurance funds to access Hong Kong exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through Southbound Stock Connect, extending the investor base for the city's ETF market.
9h
India’s BSE eyes MSCI-linked derivatives launch
The Indian exchange is exploring futures and options contracts linked to Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) indices as demand for index-based investment and hedging tools continues to grow.
9h
United Korea Kospi 50 ETF lists on Taiwan Stock Exchange
The Taiwan Stock Exchange welcomed a Korea-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF), expanding the range of international equity products available to local investors.
21 Aug 2026
HKEX revises Tech 100 Index methodology
The revised framework allows earlier inclusion of eligible H-share companies and introduction of stricter weighting controls to support a more balanced index composition.
20 Aug 2026
Defiance floats China robotics and AI inference chip ETFs
The exchange-traded funds (ETFs) seek to track benchmarks linked to China's humanoid robotics industry and firms supplying processors designed for artificial intelligence (AI) inference workloads.
20 Aug 2026
MAS unveils measures to sharpen Singapore’s asset management competitiveness
The package introduces a profit-linked tax exemption, a hedge fund investment programme and a new track to anchor managers and senior talent.
19 Aug 2026
South Korea July 2026: single-index products take the lead as sales cool from June's high
The country’s structured products market activity cooled in July after June's surge.
19 Aug 2026
NFRA backs Mainland Insurers’ investment in Hong Kong ETFs
Mainland insurers will be able to invest in Hong Kong-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through Stock Connect following support from China's financial regulator.
19 Aug 2026
Japan ETF industry rakes in US$3.39 billion in July inflows
July inflows lifted assets in Japan’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) market to US$843.42 billion, although the total still fell short of the record set in May.
18 Aug 2026
UOB scales structured products franchise with technology, broader payoffs
A dedicated platform, broader product range and portfolio-based advisory approach have helped UOB turn high-volume structured products activity into a more repeatable part of its regional wealth business.