27 Jun 2024
German structured products market rides the wave
The latest statistics from the Bundesverband für Strukturierte Wertpapiere (BSW) show that the structured products market continues its upward trend in Germany despite a slight decrease in the total volume traded compared to March.
28 Nov 2023
UK regulator sets out SDR, ESG labelling regime for investment products
The new package of measures, including a consumer-focussed labelling regime, is aimed at establishing the UK as competitive centre for asset management and sustainable investment.
19 Apr 2023
Citi reports reduced EQD activity, investment product revenue headwinds
The US investment bank’s markets business encountered its third best quarter in a decade, despite reduced client activity in equity derivatives.
16 Dec 2022
Eusipa: high issuance levels set to continue in Europe
The European structured products association has reported €289 billion open interest across reporting markets with turnover slightly falling.
22 Sep 2022
Europe’s volumes drop despite 44% increase in issuance
The European umbrella organisation for structured products reported a turnover of €32m for Q2 2022.
11 Jan 2022
Mifid 2: Esma sets out appropriateness, execution-only requirements for investor protection
The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) has published its final guidelines on certain aspects of the Mifid 2 appropriateness and execution-only requirements in relation to investment products and investment services that go beyond investment advice, portfolio management and the sale of structured deposits.
16 Feb 2021
Vontobel’s 2020 results boosted by Covid induced catch-up effect
The Swiss investment manager reported strong net inflows of new money with investors looking for new investment opportunities following the hard lockdown.
19 Jan 2021
Nomura eyes structured products in International WM push
The Japanese investment bank has expanded its wealth management business beyond Asia ex-Japan with the launch of its International Wealth Management (IWM) unit, which will target high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).
19 Jun 2019
Product snapshot: Being healthy can payoff despite lack of commitment
Swedish Strukturinvest and SEB have partnered to launch a product with a healthy lifestyle theme aimed at Swedish retail investors
18 Mar 2019
SFC fines Bank of China over internal system and control failures
Hong Kong regulator reprimands and orders BOCI Securities Limited to pay HK$10 million (US$1.3 million) for regulatory breaches in selling investment products