In this week's edition, we look at new launches from Gate.io, Bitfinex Derivatives, Valour and a senior hire at Enhanced Digital Group.
SRP data shows that the market share of callable structures in the US has increased by 250% since 2021 when 268 callable structures worth US$4.6 billion (4.4% market share) were launched in the US market.
The veteran structurer has shifted to the Japanese bank following a 16-year career at the Swiss bank, which is expected to see the departure of further senior executives.
As the number of complex underlyings grows in the US annuity market, the research firm is targeting market participants with a new set of analytic tools to understand the dynamics of financial products linked to indices.
The Index Standard annuity indices 2022 year in review shows that most of the best performing indices in the market had some exposure to defensive factors.
The UK bank recognised a net attributable loss of £600m as the impact of over-issuance of structured notes and ETNs was felt in the US market.
The German insurer has reported Q4 profit as the Structured Alpha case lingers in the background.
ESG activity in the US retail structured products market remains subdued compared to other markets but the final rules on climate change expected to be released by the SEC this year could have a positive impact in the market as it will bring clarity about how people think about and use ESG in their investments.
CME Group has said it is positioned to benefit from growth in exchange traded alternatives to over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, as tailwinds emerge in the key US market.