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Standard Chartered deploys ESG product tool for private banking investors
International | Industry
23 Jan 2020 by Pablo Conde

The UK private bank will apply a new review process on wealth solutions that seek to be positioned as a sustainable or ESG product on the Standard Chartered platform.

Taiwan regulator lifts restrictions on structured notes
Asia Pacific | Regulations & Legal
08 Jan 2020 by Pablo Conde

The FSC will announce in March which banks qualify to issue new structured note products after easing the regulatory framework in the country.

Pendulom rolls out new offshore platform for twin-win structures
Asia Pacific | Technology
06 Jan 2020 by SRP News

Singapore-based Pendulom Capital has launched Altimates, an online derivatives-based investment platform offering blockchain encrypted transactions.

Australian watchdog sets out new rules on product design, distribution
Asia Pacific | Regulations & Legal
03 Jan 2020 by SRP News

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic) is seeking feedback on draft guidance covering financial product design and distribution obligations. The new obligations come into effect in April 2021.

HSBC Singapore launches wealth management and structured products platform
Asia Pacific | Technology
03 Jan 2020 by SRP News

The Singapore affiliate company of London-headquartered HSBC holdings has launched new digital solutions to support its retail banking offering.

South Korea Market Review, November 2019: new restrictive measures come into action
Asia Pacific | Market Reviews
31 Dec 2019 by Lachezara Tsenova

Product issuance in November decreased by more than 12% compared to the previous month, with 1,169 products issued in the retail segment.

HSBC adds to private wealth solutions in Apac
Asia Pacific | People
16 Dec 2019 by SRP News

HSBC private banking has hired four senior executives to strengthen the key areas of family advisory services and philanthropy within its private wealth solutions business in Asia Pacific.

Baml bolsters Apac distribution
Asia Pacific | People
13 Dec 2019 by Pablo Conde

Bank of America Merrill Lynch has hired Arnaud Davoust as a managing director and head of equity derivatives distribution, Asia Pacific (Apac).

Asia Pacific: Top five issuers for 2019
Asia Pacific | Products
13 Dec 2019 by Veselin Krastev

The issuance and sales volume of structured products in the Asia-Pacific region has shrunk significantly in 2019, compared to last year.