Insights

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

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Products
UBS links reverse convertible notes to SMIC in Hong Kong

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UBS links reverse convertible notes to SMIC in Hong Kong

The short-term income product targets investors seeking enhanced yield from one of China's leading semiconductor companies.

Market
Asset Management One launches futures short ETF

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Asset Management One launches futures short ETF

The exchange traded futures (ETF) gives investors short exposure to Japanese government bond futures through a rules-based index.

Market
HSIL introduces AI-focused equity benchmark with fixed 40-stock universe

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HSIL introduces AI-focused equity benchmark with fixed 40-stock universe

The benchmark applies turnover, sector-classification and market value criteria, and caps individual weights at 15%.

Market Reviews
South Korea June 2026: structured product sales more than double

31 Jul 2026

South Korea June 2026: structured product sales more than double

South Korea’s structured products market saw renewed momentum in June, with volumes rising 103% month-on-month and issuance climbing 26.5% compared with May.

Market
CSOP to launch Kospi 200 covered call ETF

31 Jul 2026

CSOP to launch Kospi 200 covered call ETF

The exchange-traded fund (ETF) provides exposure to the Kospi 200 Index while generating income through a covered call options strategy.

Regulation
Taiwanese regulator approves first set of banks for IRB capital rules

31 Jul 2026

Taiwanese regulator approves first set of banks for IRB capital rules

The approval follows a multi-stage review and introduces phased output floor requirements.

Regulation
Korean regulator reinforces deposit framework for single-stock leveraged products

31 Jul 2026

Korean regulator reinforces deposit framework for single-stock leveraged products

The updated rules introduce stricter cash-only criteria and eliminate flexibility previously granted to experienced investors.

Market
SRP Apac Personality of the Year 2026: Rishad Schaefer

30 Jul 2026

SRP Apac Personality of the Year 2026: Rishad Schaefer

The Crédit Agricole CIB banker discusses the importance of resilience, entrepreneurship and teamwork, reflects on the evolution of Asia's structured products market, and explains why sustainable growth depends as much on responsible distribution as product innovation.

Market Reviews
China June 2026: currency-linked issuance rises as structured deposits decline

30 Jul 2026

China June 2026: currency-linked issuance rises as structured deposits decline

Issuance of structured deposits recorded a third consecutive monthly decline.

Market
Taiwan foreign currency insurance premiums hit US$7.2 billion in 2026

30 Jul 2026

Taiwan foreign currency insurance premiums hit US$7.2 billion in 2026

Traditional insurance products accounted for most foreign currency insurance sales in the first five months of 2026.

Market
OSL, Mirae Asset expand institutional access to HK’s digital asset space

30 Jul 2026

OSL, Mirae Asset expand institutional access to HK’s digital asset space

The collaboration integrates trading and custody infrastructure as the city advances its regulated digital asset framework.

People
Citi taps Goldman Sachs veteran to lead tech coverage in ANZ region

30 Jul 2026

Citi taps Goldman Sachs veteran to lead tech coverage in ANZ region

The ex-Goldman Sachs banker brings experience across fintech, merger and acquisitions (M&A) and capital markets transactions as Citi expands its technology banking franchise.