5h
South Korea September 2026: equity structures take over interest rate notes
The domestic structured products market rebounded slightly in September, with sales increased 8.1% month-on-month (MoM) and issuance up 13.8% compared with August.
8h
Global X rolls out Asia-focused semiconductor ETF
The ACHP ETF aims to capture opportunities across the Asian semiconductor value chain, with holdings spanning leading manufacturers and design specialists.
14 Oct 2026
Spotlight on… issuers in Thailand (H1 2026)
Kiatnakin Phatra Securities gained 23% in market share to become the top issuer in Thailand.
14 Oct 2026
HKEX launches index blending Hong Kong technology stocks with S&P 500
The benchmark brings together two equity markets and is intended to support exchange-traded fund (ETF) eligibility for potential Southbound Stock Connect inclusion.
13 Oct 2026
ASIC seeks consultation on extended CFD protections and modernised rules
The regulator seeks feedback on amendments covering digital asset-settled contracts for difference (CFDs), margin rules and updated conditions for retail protections.
13 Oct 2026
Lucky Investments launches two-year Islamic fund in Pakistan
The Pakistani asset manager said the fund will operate with a medium-risk profile and a two-year duration, allocating assets between Shariah-compliant equities and fixed-income instruments.
12 Oct 2026
OCBC, Ant International launch tokenised deposits for cross-border treasury
The solution will allow Ant International to move Singapore dollar and US dollar liquidity between Singapore and Malaysia around the clock.
09 Oct 2026
Eastspring rolls out US equity income fund in Malaysia
The new investment solution targeted at Malaysian investors combines income potential with US equity participation.
09 Oct 2026
Synera Funds launches Japan-focused Takumi+ ETF
Synera Funds has launched an actively managed ETF focused on Japanese equities, combining fundamental stock selection with a systematic futures overlay aimed at reducing volatility and providing additional return opportunities.
09 Oct 2026
Securitize, LG CNS partner to develop tokenised asset infrastructure in Korea
The collaboration is expected to include joint go-to-market initiatives, technical implementation, product development as well as ecosystem education.
09 Oct 2026
MAS issues AI-risk management guidelines for Singapore’s financial sector
The frameworks set out expectations for oversight, life-cycle risk management, third-party controls and proportionate governance.
09 Oct 2026
Taiwan FSC extends family office regime and relaxes insurance rules
The regulator has allowed eligible banks to provide family office advisory services outside pilot zones and introduced insurance reforms aimed at supporting the growth of Taiwan’s high-net-worth wealth-management sector.