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Regulation
SRP Americas 2025: opening the door for innovation
SRP Americas 2025: opening the door for innovation

US regulators are pinpointing the increasing degree of complexity in product spaces adjacent to structured products.

Products
Innovator rolls out autocall ETFs hedged by Goldman, Citi
Innovator rolls out autocall ETFs hedged by Goldman, Citi

The pioneer of defined outcome ETFs with US$28 billion in AuM is finding its way into the burgeoning segment through exposure to single stocks and ETFs.

Market
Korea capital markets 2025: derivatives-based ETFs in focus
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

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People

See key hires and staffing changes.

People
Maverix realigns executive team following senior departures

2 October 2025

Maverix realigns executive team following senior departures

The Swiss securities firm has seen revenues up 15% and assets under management by 36% year-to-date.

People
Natixis CIB expands Apac global markets team

01 Oct 2025

Natixis CIB expands Apac global markets team

The bank has strengthened its equity derivatives business and China franchise.

People
RBC boosts European flow rates trading team

01 Oct 2025

RBC boosts European flow rates trading team

The Canadian bank has created a new role to strengthen structured inflation & cross-currency basis trading.

People
Structured notes SMA manager makes strategic hires in US

30 Sep 2025

Structured notes SMA manager makes strategic hires in US

The manager of structured note separately managed accounts (SMAs) with a portfolio worth over US$300m is enhancing its capital markets and advisor support.

People
People: RBC bolsters Emea equity derivatives team, Luxsipa reshuffles board

25 Sep 2025

People: RBC bolsters Emea equity derivatives team, Luxsipa reshuffles board

Also; Nasdaq hires Europe index product head from Citi, CIBC adds to global markets in Singapore; Luxipa announces new secretary general; and more.

Products

An in-depth review of the latest product launches.

Products
Innovator rolls out autocall ETFs hedged by Goldman, Citi

2 October 2025

Innovator rolls out autocall ETFs hedged by Goldman, Citi

The pioneer of defined outcome ETFs with US$28 billion in AuM is finding its way into the burgeoning segment through exposure to single stocks and ETFs.

Products
Mirae Asset floats new sustainable income ETFs with domestic exposure

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Mirae Asset floats new sustainable income ETFs with domestic exposure

The series operates under a capped annual distribution rate of 7%

Products
Global X expands US thematic range with Christian values ETF

01 Oct 2025

Global X expands US thematic range with Christian values ETF

Global X has launched the S&P 500 Christian Values ETF (CHRI), which tracks an index excluding companies linked to activities such as abortion, gambling and weapons.

Products
First Trust adds dual directional buffer ETF to its 'Target Outcome' lineup

30 Sep 2025

First Trust adds dual directional buffer ETF to its 'Target Outcome' lineup

The fund is focused on the buy and hold strategy and comes with an option to hold indefinitely.

Products
DSP Mutual Fund brings flexi-cap quality ETF to India

30 Sep 2025

DSP Mutual Fund brings flexi-cap quality ETF to India

The new ETF will track the Nifty 500 FlexiCap Quality 30 TRI.

Regulation

Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Regulation
SRP Americas 2025: opening the door for innovation

2 October 2025

SRP Americas 2025: opening the door for innovation

US regulators are pinpointing the increasing degree of complexity in product spaces adjacent to structured products.

Regulation
UK regulator proposes new standards for crypto firms

26 Sep 2025

UK regulator proposes new standards for crypto firms

FCA is also preparing to lift its ban on retail investment in cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs).

Regulation
Yuanta Securities fined by Taiwan regulator over dishonest ELN sales

24 Sep 2025

Yuanta Securities fined by Taiwan regulator over dishonest ELN sales

The alleged salesperson obtained the funds from customers under the guise of buying equity-linked notes (ELN), the regulator says.

Regulation
SEC streamlines digital asset ETP listings, but not without dissent

18 Sep 2025

SEC streamlines digital asset ETP listings, but not without dissent

The regulators approval was met with criticism from within its own ranks.

Regulation
Korean banks eye resumption of ELS sales under new measure, timing remains unclear

10 Sep 2025

Korean banks eye resumption of ELS sales under new measure, timing remains unclear

The rollout of the regulatory update regarding banks' sales of ELS may be delayed from September towards the year-end.

Technology

Discover technological advances in the industry.

Technology
Maple Finance, Elwood team up for better digital asset credit access for institutions

1 October 2025

Maple Finance, Elwood team up for better digital asset credit access for institutions

Maple Finance and Elwood Technologies have teamed up to boost the use of digital asset credit markets among institutions. It brings together Maple's on-chain asset management and Elwood's execution and risk tools.

Technology
DBS brings HK ELI and CLI trades online

08 Sep 2025

DBS brings HK ELI and CLI trades online

The Singaporean bank expects over 20% total ELI volumes to be traded online in the first year of launch.

Technology
Bybit launches volatility indices trading for BTC, ETH

04 Sep 2025

Bybit launches volatility indices trading for BTC, ETH

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has unveiled a new feature on its Advanced Earn platform, enabling users to trade volatility indices for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

Technology
Orpheus launches AMCs on investment grade, blue economy carbon assets

13 Aug 2025

Orpheus launches AMCs on investment grade, blue economy carbon assets

Following the launch of two new actively managed certificates (AMCs) on investment grade and blue economy carbon assets SRP caught up the Orpheus Capital team to discuss the latest trends in this space and the company’s progress over the last two years.

Technology
Technology: moving beyond standard transactions with optimal selection networks

05 Aug 2025

Technology: moving beyond standard transactions with optimal selection networks

The partnership between IVM Markets and ASN Tech brings together two fintech startups seeking to beat the Death Valley curve and leverage their capabilities to push their growth plans.

Market

Key industry events and change drivers.

Market
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

Market
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

Market
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

Market
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.

Market
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.

Data Insights

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Market Reviews

An in-depth view of market activity in some of the world’s most dynamic markets.

Market Reviews
Spotlight on… the Nordics (Q2 2025)

30 September 2025

Spotlight on… the Nordics (Q2 2025)

Sales volumes were largely stable as Finland remained the dominant market.

Market Reviews
China Market Review, August 2025: structured deposits drop, USD/JPY pair gains traction

25 Sep 2025

China Market Review, August 2025: structured deposits drop, USD/JPY pair gains traction

FX rates-linked issuances remain strong while the CSI SamllCap 500 Index leads the index-linked category.

Market Reviews
UK Market Review, August 2025: autocalls, capital-at-risk structures retain at high levels

24 Sep 2025

UK Market Review, August 2025: autocalls, capital-at-risk structures retain at high levels

Products with a knockout feature and those putting full capital-at-risk increased their market share in August.

Market Reviews
Hong Kong Market Review, August 2025: listed products’ turnover rises

23 Sep 2025

Hong Kong Market Review, August 2025: listed products’ turnover rises

Pop Mart-linked derivative warrants gain traction in the listed market. Alibaba leads the pack as the most featured underlying in the ELI wrapper.

Market Reviews
France Market Review, Q2 2025: volumes stable as private placements gain momentum

17 Sep 2025

France Market Review, Q2 2025: volumes stable as private placements gain momentum

Yield enhancement structures captured 60% market share, up seven percentage points QoQ.

Analysis

Explore key market themes backed by SRP’s proprietary analysis.

Analysis
Europe, Q2 2025: Belgium, Italy stand out as market expands YoY

26 September 2025

Europe, Q2 2025: Belgium, Italy stand out as market expands YoY

The European structured products market delivered a solid performance in Q2 2025.

Analysis
Analysis: jump over the barrier and back strategy

25 Sep 2025

Analysis: jump over the barrier and back strategy

This fourth article explores the “jump over the barrier and back” strategy specifically within the framework of barrier reverse convertibles (BRCs).

Analysis
SRP Greeks analysis: evaluating backtesting

24 Sep 2025

SRP Greeks analysis: evaluating backtesting

Using backtested data sets can be useful for traders to gain extra insight.

Analysis
Analysis: identifying opportunities and relevant market signals

11 Sep 2025

Analysis: identifying opportunities and relevant market signals

In this article we look at how the risk profile of structured products change when barrier options were triggered and how monitoring the Greeks can help identifying opportunities and relevant market signals for the issuance of structured products.

Analysis
Comparative analysis: MS MAP Trend vs Barclays Trailblazer

10 Sep 2025

Comparative analysis: MS MAP Trend vs Barclays Trailblazer

Products linked to strategy and custom indices have long been a niche but important part of the retail structured products market.

Special Reports

Our special reports provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights on emerging trends and market dynamics. Each report is meticulously researched, offering valuable perspectives that help you stay informed with access to exclusive data and expert commentary.

SRP Index Report 2025: Custom & Strategy Indices
SRP Index Report 2025: Custom & Strategy Indices

In the third chapter of the SRP 2025 Index report, we look at the landscape involving custom and proprietary indices between 2022-2024

France Structured Products Performance Overview 2024
France Structured Products Performance Overview 2024

The SRP France Structured Products Performance Overview 2024 analyses the performance of structured investment solutions in the French market during 2024.

Tariffs and Structured Products: A Market in Transition
Tariffs and Structured Products: A Market in Transition

Gain exclusive insight into how the structured products industry is responding to new market uncertainty.