10h
HashKey Capital invests US$40m in SignalPlus
The investment comes as digital asset firms continue to expand infrastructure and services aimed at institutional investors.
11h
HSBC Private Bank names new onshore Taiwan market head
The appointment aims to strengthen the bank’s onshore leadership as it expands its wealth offering in Taiwan.
11h
SMBC and Toshiba float quantum-driven diversified equity indices
The benchmarks use low-correlation stock selection and volatility-based weighting to build diversified equity portfolios across Japanese and US markets.
12h
Citi rolls out FIX API connectivity for Asia Pacific
The enhancement streamlines exchange-traded fund (ETF) creation and redemption processes on the firm’s global Advanced Citi ETF System (Aces) platform.
22 May 2026
Taiwan Index Plus joins IIA amid rising demand for Asia Pacific benchmarks
The firm’s portfolio of TAIEX-based indices and smart-beta strategies expands the association’s regional representation.
20 May 2026
Timefolio floats ETF tracking Solactive’s Global Humanoid Robotics index
The exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracks a Solactive index capturing developers and technology providers in the robotics ecosystem.
18 May 2026
Singapore regulator to erase mandatory advice requirement for complex products
Investment-linked policies are newly added complex products under the new rule.
15 May 2026
Thailand Q1 2026: Set 50 Index-linked notes’ sales surge
Siam Commercial Bank and Kiatnakin Phatra Securities lead sales in the first quarter.
15 May 2026
Global X launches Hong Kong’s first gold covered call ETF
The exchange-traded fund (ETF) combines gold exposure with a covered call strategy aimed at generating potential monthly income for investors.
14 May 2026
BMO deepens Asia structured products manufacturing business
The Canadian bank is doubling down on its presence in Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea.
13 May 2026
India’s BSE adds futures and options on IT Index
The derivatives track 14 leading technology companies and expand sector-specific trading access on the exchange.
12 May 2026
Korea structured products rebound to end-2023 levels
Structured products in South Korea recovered sharply in 2025 as issuance and outstanding volumes rebounded alongside stabilising rates and stronger equity markets.