Geopolitical issues have impacted the performance of ESG-linked structured products in the French market, making investors explore other options.
Knock out payoffs continue an upward trend after a strong comeback in 2023 as an alternative to unlimited participation on 'costly and volatile' equity underlyings.
The German market cool down in Q2 of 2024 after posting record levels during the previous quarter, as investors anticipated and later reacted to the consequences of the European Central Bank’s decision to cut interest rates.
Senior market executives offered insights about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in the structured products world with a practical use case.
Capital protection and risk management for long-term and retirement investors were among the topics discussed at the SRP France Conference 2024 in Paris on 26 June.
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.
Despite a drop in sales QoQ, certificate volumes in Q1 2024 were the second highest recorded for a single quarter since 2019.
Panellists discussed the traction gained by actively managed certificates (AMCs), which have made headways in the domestic insurance market, at the SRP France 2024 Conference.
The French bank is seeking to capitalise on its QIS capabilities to deliver new strategies as well as on the rollover money returning to the market from fixed rate notes.