16 Apr 2026
FCA opens consultations on guidance for UK’s upcoming crypto regime
The draft guidance outlines how rules will apply to trading, custody, stablecoins and staking.
16 Apr 2026
KraneShares options on KWEB Ucits begin trading on Eurex
Eurex has made options available on the US$ share class of its China internet-focused Ucits exchange-traded fund (ETF), broadening the product’s derivatives footprint beyond the US market.
16 Apr 2026
Kepler Cheuvreux's asset management platform's Aum grows to €12 billion
The growth was driven by the expansion of Ellipsis AM, the development of Kepler Unigestion and the group’s distribution reach.
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UK March 2026: issuance reaches 2.5-year high, SG debuts Mistral US fund
The number of structured products available to UK retail investors was the highest in 30 months.
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Walker Crips doubles down on consistency over yield as defensive demand builds
The UK distributor points to disciplined product design, defensive autocall demand and a shifting adviser landscape as key drivers of growth, as issuance topped US$500m in 2025.
15 Apr 2026
Deutsche Börse invests in Kraken
The move strengthens ties between traditional market infrastructure and digital assets.
15 Apr 2026
Celsion Bank launches as regulated digital asset bank
The Liechtenstein-based bank has begun operations with services spanning crypto and traditional banking.
15 Apr 2026
Franklin Templeton launches factor-based core enhanced equity funds in UK
The funds aim to serve as cost-efficient core building blocks within diversified portfolios, while seeking incremental outperformance.
14 Apr 2026
SocGen bets on integrated solutions as convexity and QIS demand accelerates
The French bank points to sustained investor appetite for convexity, systematic strategies and yield enhancement, alongside strong listed product volumes and continued expansion in investment solutions.
14 Apr 2026
KraneShares adds options strategy on ETF tracking Chinese firms
The move gives European investors tools to manage exposure to China’s internet sector via exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
14 Apr 2026
UniCredit issues €1bn senior non-preferred bond with five-year call
UniCredit said it tightened pricing on the transaction to 95bp over the five-year mid swap rate, with allocations led by fund managers and banks.
14 Apr 2026
European ETF inflows hit record in first quarter: ETFGI
According to ETFGI, European exchange-traded funds (ETFs) gathered US$13.62 billion in net inflows in March, taking assets to US$3.29 trillion at the end of the month.