14h
South Korea’s regulator clears single-stock leveraged ETFs
Weekly options on local stocks and ETFs and minimum deposits for overseas leveraged products are among the key reforms.
15h
Hong Kong SFC, HKMA consult on OTC derivatives clearing rules
The development comes as under the current approach, the existing list of calculation periods specified in the Clearing Rules needs to be updated regularly.
15h
SGX Q4 data highlights shifts in leverage product activity
The exchange’s data showed moderated daily turnover in DLCs, with Hong Kong index underlyings driving activity levels.
29 Jan 2026
China December 2025: retail structured deposits keep momentum
The structured deposit issuance maintained the momentum towards the end of 2025
28 Jan 2026
AI bubble talk keeps Asia structured products market buzzing
Structured product players in Asia are weighing the impact of a potential AI bubble as elevated tech valuations extend into 2026.
27 Jan 2026
Hong Kong, December 2025: listed products turnover climbs, tech and semiconductors lead demand
Nvidia continues to lead the pack as the most used underlying for equity-linked investments.
27 Jan 2026
Simplify picks Molokai to distribute ETFs across Asia
The ETF issuer has named Molokai Management as its exclusive international distributor, aiming to expand access to its products across Asian markets.
27 Jan 2026
KB Securities rolls out coupon to draw in share transfers
KB Securities is offering cash coupons and stock rewards to South Korean investors who transfer at least KRW 10mn in domestic assets to its platform.
26 Jan 2026
Manulife Investments launches equity income fund with dual option strategies in HK
The fund’s option strategies include covered calls and collateralised puts, with Hang Seng Bank acting as the fund’s exclusive distributor for three months.
26 Jan 2026
Korea’s interest rate-linked products’ sales surge 53% in 2025: KSD
Capital-protected DLBs see their outstanding volumes rising in consecutive years
23 Jan 2026
Top underlyings Apac 2025: AI stocks lead in HK and Taiwan, 3-month treasury bond leads in Korea
As we approach the year-end, we review the most featured underlying assets in structured products issued year-to-date across the Asia Pacific market.
23 Jan 2026
Thailand to introduce rules for crypto ETFs and futures
Thailand’s securities regulator is preparing to roll out formal rules that would allow crypto ETFs, futures trading and tokenised investment products in the local market.