Insights

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

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Technology
EasyView targets growth through AI and automation

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EasyView targets growth through AI and automation

The Hong Kong-based fintech is investing in AI, automation and digital integration to streamline structured products issuance and improve client engagement across Asia.

People
Citi expands Singapore FX options team

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Citi expands Singapore FX options team

The bank has added three to Singapore trading operations, citing plans to enhance market-making and risk management capabilities in Asia.

Technology
HSBC to open global AI centre in Singapore

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HSBC to open global AI centre in Singapore

The centre will develop AI capabilities for the bank's global operations and create more than 100 specialist roles.

People
Bank of Singapore names new head of alternative investments

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Bank of Singapore names new head of alternative investments

The private bank has appointed former Cambridge Associates executive to oversee growth across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, venture capital and real estate strategies.

Products
Asia-Pacific best-selling products H1 2026: Ping An tops US$2 billion in China

28 Jul 2026

Asia-Pacific best-selling products H1 2026: Ping An tops US$2 billion in China

SRP reviewed the best-selling products across some of the main Asia-Pacific markets in the first half of 2026.

Regulation
SFC fines China fund manager over structured notes-linked private fund failures

28 Jul 2026

SFC fines China fund manager over structured notes-linked private fund failures

The regulator said the asset manager entered into unnecessarily complex structured note transactions for a private fund without adequately assessing multiple red flags or exercising independent investment discretion.

Market
Global X Australia adds small and mid-cap fund to its product lineup

28 Jul 2026

Global X Australia adds small and mid-cap fund to its product lineup

The exchange-traded fund (ETF) aims to provide diversified exposure across developed markets, excluding Australia.

Regulation
SFC updates framework for leveraged and inverse products

24 Jul 2026

SFC updates framework for leveraged and inverse products

The regulator will allow certain leveraged and inverse products to adopt flexible leverage structures, while requiring additional disclosures on daily leverage targets.

Market
MSCI and SGX expand derivatives access across developed and emerging markets

24 Jul 2026

MSCI and SGX expand derivatives access across developed and emerging markets

The agreement introduces new index-linked futures and options through a centrally-cleared Asia Pacific venue.

Technology
Shanghai Commercial Bank launches SME financial insights solution

24 Jul 2026

Shanghai Commercial Bank launches SME financial insights solution

The service allows business customers to view and analyse account data from multiple banks through a single platform.

Market
S&PDJI sees growing demand and a changing role for custom indices in Apac

23 Jul 2026

S&PDJI sees growing demand and a changing role for custom indices in Apac

As demand for tailored investment outcomes continues to grow, S&P Dow Jones Indices is expanding its capabilities across multi-asset, risk-managed and option-based strategies.

Regulation
KB Securities sanctioned over OTC derivatives, product sales and compliance failures

23 Jul 2026

KB Securities sanctioned over OTC derivatives, product sales and compliance failures

South Korea's regulator has sanctioned KB Securities following a broad review of its controls and sales practices.