Structured products trades across the Asia Pacific region last month dropped to the lowest level since 2016 amid heightened market uncertainty spooking investors who are taking a wait-and-see approach.

Apac’s monthly sales volume dropped almost 20% in December last year from the previous month to US$10.2 billion , according to SRP data.* The figure is slightly higher compared to November 2016 when sales volume dropped below the US$10 billion mark as markets saw increased volatility prompted by the US presidential election. “November, December is usually a period where relationship managers tend to slowly wrap up the year,” said Jung-jin Yoon ( pictured ), managing director a

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