Standard Chartered Custodian for New Regional Equity ETFs on SGX
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What happened
iFAST debuted as an ETF issuer, listing four Xtrackers UCITS ETFs on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) on October 22, 2026. These ETFs provide investors access to the equity markets of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, and track themes including Artificial Intelligence and Big Data. Standard Chartered serves as the authorized custodian and ETF registrar for these listings.
From sbr.com.sg
Why it matters
The launch expands SGX's offerings, bringing the total number of listed ETFs to 64, with combined assets under management reaching $21 billion. This activity increases the scope of regional investment options available to investors.
From sbr.com.sg
Who's involved
- Standard CharteredAuthorized custodian and ETF registrar for the new listings
- SingaporeJurisdiction where the Singapore Exchange operates