12h
SGX expands regional and thematic access with four iFast Xtrackers ETF listings
The co-branded exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide Singapore dollar-denominated access to North Asia benchmarks and a global artificial intelligence (AI)-and big data strategy.
15h
Forex.com adds seven day-trading access for US index CFDs in Japan
The move builds on the firm’s earlier roll out of overnight Japanese equity products.
19h
Janus Henderson names Charles Ejiogu to MEA role
The firm has appointed Charles Ejiogu as executive director, Client Group MEA, supporting client and partner relationships across the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia.
22 Oct 2026
Spotlight on… asset classes in Hong Kong (Q3 2026)
Products linked to single stock underlyings remained the strongest, while share baskets lost traction, down seven percent points YoY.
22 Oct 2026
Wrise to acquire 20% stake in Thailand’s IFCG
The move will deepen an existing partnership focused on technology, adviser capabilities and regional connectivity.
21 Oct 2026
South Korea product wrap: Samsung dominates sales, KIS claims best-seller
We look at a selection of structured products in South Korea with strike dates between 15-21 October 2026.
20 Oct 2026
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC launches two retail funds of funds from GIFT City
The funds target eligible Indian investors seeking overseas emerging market exposure and non-resident Indians and foreign investors looking to access Indian equities through the GIFT City International Financial Services Centre.
20 Oct 2026
China’s SPDB doubles down on strategy indices as falling interest rates reshape demand
The country’s structured deposit market is benefiting from a low-interest-rate environment and heightened volatility in the equity market.
19 Oct 2026
Taiwan regulator outlines zero-trust security principles for agentic AI
The Financial Supervisory Commission has launched a consultation on governance, risk classification and security controls for agent artificial intelligence (AI).
19 Oct 2026
ASIC opens consultation on rules for digital asset and tokenised custody platforms
The proposed standards detail licensing variations, customer disclosures and custody, trading and settlement obligations ahead of the Digital Assets Framework Act taking effect.
16 Oct 2026
SGX launches four Xtrackers funds to widen global equity access
The exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide US and global developed market equity exposure through Singapore dollar trading lines.
16 Oct 2026
SGX FX expands integration with BlackRock’s Aladdin platform
The expanded integration will give institutional investors access to BidFX’s foreign exchange execution, pricing and analytics tools through Aladdin platform.