13h
Limra: FIA sales drop in Q3, Rila projected to expand through 2028
Sales activities at Athene remain robust despite the overall decline; majority of the top 20 Rila carriers are poised to reach their last year’s record.
15h
Guardian adds two new crediting strategies to its Rila options
Step-Up Trigger Rate and Cap with Participation and Spread added to Guardian MarketPerform.
15h
NexAnnuity expands product suite with fixed index annuity offering
NexAnnuity has rolled out a new fixed index annuity that offers market growth potential with principal protection.
15h
Hildene to acquire annuity provider Silac
Hildene Capital Management has agreed to buy US annuity provider Silac, deepening its focus on insurance solutions amid growing annuity demand.
15h
Simplify floats equities and futures-focused strategy ETF
The exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been listed on NYSE Arca since 8 December and currently comes with a total expense ratio of 0.28%.
09 Dec 2025
SEC blocks ultra-leveraged ETFs from nine providers
The US regulator has halted the review of over 100 ETFs with a leverage of 3x or 5x, citing concern around value-at-risk (VaR).
09 Dec 2025
InspereX survey: equities to lead as top-performing asset class in 2026
InspereX's annual survey involved 856 financial advisers and was conducted between 5 November to 12 November.
09 Dec 2025
CFTC announces slew of measures in the digital asset space
The commodities market regulator has allowed for the listing of spot cryptocurrency products as well as launched digital assets collateral in derivatives markets.
08 Dec 2025
From niche to necessity: structured notes SMAs race ahead in US wealth market
Providers say demand is accelerating as advisors seek scalable note implementation, but warn that missing data, limited distribution and untested downside performance remain critical blind spots.
08 Dec 2025
J.P. Morgan lists capped bearish notes on ARK ETF
The two-year notes are designed for investors who expect ARKW to fall and are willing to accept limited downside protection as well as a cap on gains.
08 Dec 2025
AllianzIM moves ETF listings to Cboe BZX exchange
Allianz is shifting its US Buffered ETF listings to the Cboe BZX Exchange this month and updating name structure part of its product range.
08 Dec 2025
Structured products face headwinds as risk appetite wanes: Survey
NFCS data show ownership of structured notes falling to 5 percentage, with younger investors retreating from risk.