Asia Pacific News

BNP Paribas Wealth Management appoints Asia head of structured investments and derivatives

Asia Pacific | People

30 Nov 2018 by SRP News

The wealth management arm of the French bank is seeking to build up a comprehensive offering in the region

South Korea’s institutional investors shy away from structured products

Asia Pacific | Industry

29 Nov 2018 by Jihye Hwang

New investments in structured products by South Korea’s institutional investors remain subdued due to their recent sluggish performances coupled with the rising interest rates environment.

KRX to launch ESG index targeting world’s third-largest pension fund

Asia Pacific | Products

28 Nov 2018 by Jihye Hwang

The Korea Exchange (KRX) is gearing up to launch a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principle compliant benchmark next month.

Japan Market Review - October 2018

Asia Pacific | Market Reviews

26 Nov 2018 by Veselin Krastev

Demand for rate-linked products to remain high in Apac

Asia Pacific | Products

22 Nov 2018 by Jihye Hwang

Products linked to interest rates are expected to remain in focus next year in the Asia Pacific region as turbulence in the equity markets continues

South Korea Market Review - October 2018

Asia Pacific | Market Reviews

22 Nov 2018 by Iveta Pekova

Structured products issuance rose 23% in October, despite market uncertainties, with volumes picking up pace to KRW8.5 trillion (US$7.75 billion) – a 26% increase compared to September after sales volumes plunged in July and August following the drop of the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI).

Market-neutral, bearish strategy products gain momentum but volume is still meager

Asia Pacific | Products

21 Nov 2018 by Jihye Hwang

Interest has been growing among Asian investors on products with a market neutral strategy due to the increased volatility seen since the second half of this year. The sales volume of such products, however, remains significantly low, pointing to the high-level of risks and complexity the notes are exposed to.

South Korea’s ELS issuance rises in October but uncertainties remain

Asia Pacific | Products

16 Nov 2018 by Jihye Hwang

Increase is expected to neutralise hedging losses

South Korean ELS miss knockout triggers, foreign investment banks continue to make inroads

Asia Pacific | Industry

15 Nov 2018 by Jihye Hwang

The drastic drop in the redemption volume of equity-linked securities (ELS) in the third quarter of this year in South Korea has left hedging counterparties as well as local securities companies exposed to large losses.