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Korea capital markets 2025: derivatives-based ETFs in focus

2 October 2025

Korea capital markets 2025: derivatives-based ETFs in focus

The exploration of revamping derivatives-based exchange-traded products (ETPs) sparked discussion among industry participants during a panel at the Korea Capital Markets Conference 2025 held in Seoul this week

Ucits demand surges outside EU as global investors seek regulated funds

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Ucits demand surges outside EU as global investors seek regulated funds

While multi-asset Ucits have seen declining popularity in Europe, they continue to attract steady inflows in Asia and the Middle East & Africa

SRP and LPA survey - 85% of respondents optimistic about 2026

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SRP and LPA survey - 85% of respondents optimistic about 2026

Global study of 197 respondents across 26 countries shows strong confidence, with AI tipped as the next game changer

SRP Americas 2025: private market investing - big opportunity or mistake

01 Oct 2025

SRP Americas 2025: private market investing - big opportunity or mistake

Dan Lefkovitz, investment strategist at Morningstar Indexes, addressed the convergence of public and private markets, and the expansion of the alternative investments landscape at the SRP Americas 2025 conference.

Asian players catch up on shift to customisation

01 Oct 2025

Asian players catch up on shift to customisation

From risk control indices to hedging strategies, banks and index providers are finding routes to expand the strategy indices in Asia.

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30 Sep 2025

SRP Americas 2025: bowling with guardrails

Custom indices have gained popularity among investment banks as they...

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30 Sep 2025

HKEX revamps structured products listing framework

Proposals aim to elevate market competitiveness and efficiency, whilst...

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30 Sep 2025

Leveraged ETNs on commodities gain traction in Korea

Two of the largest Korean securities houses are adding leveraged...

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30 Sep 2025

Record trading pushes Hong Kong securities profits higher in H1 2025

The net profits of all SEHK participants totalled US$15.6 billion, up...

SRP in brief: letters from Arizona

29 Sep 2025

SRP in brief: letters from Arizona

We continue to bring more coverage from the SRP Americas 2025 Conference that took place in Scottsdale, Arizona, on 16 September.

Korean retail investors step up foreign ETF allocation

29 Sep 2025

Korean retail investors step up foreign ETF allocation

The highest monthly volume remains April 2025 with US$12.08 billion.

SRP Americas 2025: accessing advanced investment strategies

26 Sep 2025

SRP Americas 2025: accessing advanced investment strategies

Panellists at the US Annuities: Innovation, Complexity, Challenges and Performance in FIAs and Rilas panel discussed trends and opportunities in the US insurance and structured products market.

Spotlight Asia Pacific… short terms hold across HK, Korea and Taiwan

26 Sep 2025

Spotlight Asia Pacific… short terms hold across HK, Korea and Taiwan

We look at the differences in investment terms for products sold across Asia year-to-date.