13h
MAS tightens capital treatment for structured products after review
The new regime introduces granular loading factors, stricter reliance on external ratings and a 100% default charge for complex instruments, aligning insurers’ capital requirements more closely with product risk.
15h
KBank expands partnership with J.P. Morgan Asset Management
The Thai bank has named J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) its preferred multi asset provider to bolster its wealth strategies and shift to an advisory led client model.
15h
Indian insurer unveils retirement income solution
The new retirement solution is designed to provide both lifelong guaranteed payouts and market linked growth.
27 Nov 2025
China October 2025: issuance of retail structured deposits declines, AUD/USD gains momentum
Issuances dropped sharply in October, hitting their lowest point of the year.
27 Nov 2025
B2Broker secures investment bank license in Malaysia's Labuan IBFC
The investment banking licence will allow B2Broker to offer a wider range of regulated banking and corporate advisory services.
27 Nov 2025
Alpaca, SBI Securities partner to offer US stock execution service in Japan
The move is prompted by the rising appetite for international equities among Japanese retail investors.
27 Nov 2025
KRWQ names ex-LayerZero Labs exec as new COO
The Korean won stablecoin KRWQ has tapped finance and blockchain veteran Dave Shin as its new chief operating officer.
26 Nov 2025
BNPP WM’s Asia structured product traded notional jump over 50%
The French bank’s wealth management unit capitalises on AI themes and eyes diversification of underlying exposures.
26 Nov 2025
Shinhan rolls out ETF tracking China consumer trend index
Shinhan Asset Management has launched an exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Korea, offering exposure to fast-growing consumer companies in China and Hong Kong.
25 Nov 2025
KGI Securities targets concentration risk in Taiwan with new OTC options
The Taipei-based securities house looks to provide a hedging tool for retail investors via the new offering, while eyeing the distribution of crypto ETF-linked structured notes following the first trade.
24 Nov 2025
SGX reports record-breaking ETF and structured product volume in October
Activity in ETFs and structured products on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) surged in October, driven by strong flows into gold and Asian markets.
21 Nov 2025
Spotlight on… Asia’s asset class and underlying trends - 9M 2025
Stocks remain the king of Asia’s structured products market. Semiconductors lead single stock structures’ underlying exposures.