02 Oct 2024
New AI custom indices debut in US index annuity market
Security Benefit has introduced a fixed index annuity (FIA) tracking two artificial intelligence (AI)-powered indices by Société Générale and Bank of America.
18 Jul 2024
MSCI pitches comparative advantage play, footprint expansion continues
The index has been deployed by a US tier one investment bank for a private placement in Europe.
15 Jul 2024
People: MerQube adds specialist structured products executive as senior advisor
This weeks' people moves roundup includes the appointment of a senior structured products professional as senior advisor at MerQube as well as changes SG Asset Management, the appointment of a structured products expert in the US by UK broker dealer Causeway Securities; and more.
10 Jul 2024
SRP France 2024: ESG is about more than just performance
Geopolitical issues have impacted the performance of ESG-linked structured products in the French market, making investors explore other options.
09 Jul 2024
SRP Apac 2024 Awards: MSCI – risk control indices gain visibility
The global index provider was recognised as the “Best Index Provider” at the SRP Asia Pacific 2024 award ceremony in mid-May for its contribution to the development of custom and risk control indices sold via structured products across Asia, including Thailand and South Korea.
05 Jul 2024
SRP France 2024: structured products USP validated by rates environment
The all-terrain characteristics and adaptability of structured products have been proven in the higher rates environment over the last two years which has been reflected on the changes seen in the product mix in France.
24 May 2024
Product wrap: French boutique tracks ESG healthcare, Deka opts for climate change effort
In this week’s wrap we look at a selection of structured products with strike dates between 19-25 May 2024.
13 May 2024
SRP Apac 2024: biggest competitor is risk free rate, automation driving new activity
Four panellists discussed investors’ shifting appetite for structured products given the current macro environment and technology development at the SRP Apac Conference 2024 on 9 May.
18 Apr 2024
SRP Europe 2024 awards: MSCI – structuring desks want new ways to offer market exposure
The data and index provider took the Best Smart Beta Index provider award at this year's SRP Europe 2024 conference.
05 Apr 2024
Product wrap: French fund tracks MSCI social index, Korean equities best-seller
In this week’s wrap we look at a selection of structured products with strike dates between 24 March and 6 April 2024.
20 Mar 2024
SRP Europe 2024: finding a sweet spot between purity and complexity
Data and technologies could make it “more possible” for the industry to deliver better thematic indices, panelists said during the panel at SRP Europe Conference 2024 in London this week.
01 Mar 2024
Spotlight on ESG: France dominates ESG activity, MSCI retains highest market share
In the second of a two-part article, we look at the main ESG markets in Europe, the dominant index providers in the segment, and thematics that caught the eye.