Insights

A selection of actionable insight, commentary and analysis on the major trends shaping the structured products markets.

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Regulation
FCA review exposes gaps in complex ETP sales

16h

FCA review exposes gaps in complex ETP sales

The regulator’s survey reveals a growing market for complex ETPs, with firms excelling in target market clarity and educational support, while others falling short on appropriateness checks, monitoring holding periods and communicating leverage risks.

Market
FTSE-linked autocalls outperform UK funds in past decade

19h

FTSE-linked autocalls outperform UK funds in past decade

Analysis of 2,000 maturities highlights consistent gains and strong risk controls.

Market
Eurex clearing and repo markets mark record year in 2025

19h

Eurex clearing and repo markets mark record year in 2025

Strong growth in interest rate derivatives and secured funding drives performance across platforms.

Market
TP Icap to acquire Vantage Capital Markets

19h

TP Icap to acquire Vantage Capital Markets

TP Icap is set to acquire Vantage Capital Markets to strengthen its equity derivatives and fixed income presence across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Market
SG Prime Services updates CTA index constituents for 2026

19h

SG Prime Services updates CTA index constituents for 2026

Société Générale has updated its 2026 CTA indices, adding managers including Crabel and Pimco following its annual performance review.

Analysis
Europe Q3 2025: growth driven by yield enhancement, capital protection

09 Jan 2026

Europe Q3 2025: growth driven by yield enhancement, capital protection

Germany, Italy and Switzerland stood out as growth markets during the third quarter of 2025.

Market
BlackRock expands defined-outcome ETF suite in Europe

09 Jan 2026

BlackRock expands defined-outcome ETF suite in Europe

The funds track the S&P 500 index and have one-year outcome period.

Regulation
Abex wins UK FCA approval for digital asset derivatives trading

09 Jan 2026

Abex wins UK FCA approval for digital asset derivatives trading

The company has gained UK FCA approval to offer regulated digital asset futures and options to professional UK clients.

Products
Best performing products Europe 2025: autocalls rule as Credit Mutuel Arkéa tops ranking

08 Jan 2026

Best performing products Europe 2025: autocalls rule as Credit Mutuel Arkéa tops ranking

SRP reviews some of the best-performing products across European markets in 2025.

Regulation
Esma clarifies transitional rules under BMR review

08 Jan 2026

Esma clarifies transitional rules under BMR review

Third-country benchmarks can continue to be used while the regulator reviews pending recognition and endorsement applications under the revised BMR framework.

Regulation
Etrading Software sets up non-profit initiative to bid for EU OTC derivatives tape

07 Jan 2026

Etrading Software sets up non-profit initiative to bid for EU OTC derivatives tape

The Dutch non-profit organisation bids to become the EU OTC Derivatives Consolidated Tape Provider under the revised MiFIR framework.

Market
Structured products turnover on Deutsche Börse tops €1bn

06 Jan 2026

Structured products turnover on Deutsche Börse tops €1bn

Knock out certificates dominated leverage segment at €420.2m, while discount certificates lead investment products at €160.8m.