Asia Pacific News

Former CS global head of markets re-emerges at Millennium

Asia Pacific | People

29 Feb 2024 by Summer Wang

The former global co-head of investment and markets at Credit Suisse will join the US hedge fund as his predecessor leaves for Citadel Securities.

China Market Review, January 2024: sales volumes go through the roof

Asia Pacific | Market Reviews

29 Feb 2024 by Maria Kocheva

Some 768 structured products that sold approximately CNY657 billion (US$92 billion) in aggregated volume had a strike date in January – a 6.4-fold increase month-on-month and up 117% compared to the same month last year (Jan 2023: CNY302 billion from 479 products).

CITIC forays into HK’s listed structured product market

Asia Pacific | Products

28 Feb 2024 by Jocelyn Yang

The offshore arm of China's CITIC Securities has launched two derivative warrants on Tuesday (27 February), three trading days before the official listing as required by the HKEX.

HSBC remains top European issuer globally, ELI issuance strong in HK

International | Products

23 Feb 2024 by Jocelyn Yang

The UK bank's full-year earnings remained strong despite impairment charges curbing its profit in the fourth quarter; structured products raised US$22 bn in sales.

India’s InCred Money debuts second MLD as equities rise

Asia Pacific | Industry

22 Feb 2024 by Jocelyn Yang

The latest launch follows the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) new policy that reduced the minimum investment amount of MLDs to INR one lakh starting January 2023.

Korean regulators set out HSCEI ELS loss compensation plan

Asia Pacific | Regulations & Legal

21 Feb 2024 by Jocelyn Yang

The Financial Supervisory Service is pursuing ‘prompt dispute resolution’ by reviewing measures to provide damage relief to affected investors.

Regulators shed light on boundaries of cryptoasset rules

International | Regulations & Legal

21 Feb 2024 by SRP News

The European and Hong Kong regulators continue to move forward in their effort to provide a regulatory framework for issuing and transacting crypto financial products.

MSCI onboards ex-UBS structuring head

Asia Pacific | People

20 Feb 2024 by Jocelyn Yang

The former executive at the Swiss bank joins the index provider to drive up activities in Australia and New Zealand.

South Korea Market Review, January 2024: sales up 40% YoY

Asia Pacific | Market Reviews

20 Feb 2024 by Lachezara Tsenova

There were 2,151 products issued in the retail segment in January.