16 Apr 2025
MerQube volatility control indices debut in annuity
The multi-asset suite with intraday volatility control and varying weighting methods is exclusively licensed to AuguStar for its fixed index annuity (FIA).
28 Aug 2024
Analysis: volatility-controlled indices
FVC’s Suzi Hampson examines why volatility controlled indices are an integral part of the structured products universe.
14 Feb 2024
BofA indices gain traction with new Rila player
F&G Annuities & Life has entered the US registered index-linked annuity (Rila) market with three indices developed by BofA Securities.
15 Mar 2023
Analysis: leverage v geared exposure – cutting both ways
Leverage and inverse indices are not inherently good nor bad.
23 Jun 2022
RHB debuts Shariah-compliant custom structure
The Malaysian bank is seeking to capitalise on demand for sustainable and custom indices.
20 May 2022
SRP Apac 2022: capturing growth amid volatility with risk control
A panel comprising executives from a commercial bank, an asset manager and an index provider discussed the use of volatility control underlyings to diversify exposure across asset classes.
07 Oct 2021
Erste offers capital protection via fair invest prop index
The Austrian financial services provider designs tailormade index for distribution in its branch network.
02 Mar 2021
BBVA shifts gear as equities chief plan gains momentum
The Spanish bank hit several milestones throughout 2020 in its strategy to build up its offering and reach to become a global market player.
27 May 2020
US prop indices: building brand, concept and familiarity with two revenue streams
Indices developed by investment banks have had an increasing presence in the global structured products market - particularly in the US market as SRP data shows. We look at what these underlying assets bring to the table.
20 Nov 2019
Product snapshot: Erste offers capital protection on new volatility control index
The Austrian bank has collected €20m with three capital-protected notes that are linked to a new volatility control index from Solactive.