North America News

Spotlight on the Magnificent 7 – defensive structures cash in on Nvidia's performance

North America | Products

28 Jun 2024 by SRP News

We analysed the performance of US structured notes linked to shares of Nvidia, which saw its market value plunging 13% earlier this week.

Annuities: S&P - life insurers shifting towards retirement space increasingly exposed to market risk

North America | Products

27 Jun 2024 by SRP News

In this week’s annuity roundup, we look at the latest developments at Symetra, US industry associations suing DOL to overturn fiduciary rule, and more.

US Market Review, May 2024: sales hovering all-time highs, SPX remains on top

North America | Market Reviews

26 Jun 2024 by SRP News

Sales volumes for May were the sixth highest on record.

Performance: underlyings v structured products in the US market

North America | Products

19 Jun 2024 by Tim Mortimer - FVC

Live and matured products covered by the StructrPro tool have posted positive returns, with nearly 90% of maturing products making a profit, delivering 6.6% p.a. on average.

GS survey: custom indices 'top of mind', fuelled by indexed annuities

North America | Indices

19 Jun 2024 by SRP News

Nearly half of respondents think that custom indices focused on AI will be popular in 2024.

Nomura returns to US public market, global EQD push gains momentum

North America | Products

13 Jun 2024 by Summer Wang

The Japanese bank aims at 5-7% market share in the SEC-registered note space in the next three years.

New Rila hedged by BNPP debuts Nasdaq custom play

North America | Products

10 Jun 2024 by Summer Wang

Sammons Institutional Group (SIG) has added a new custom index in partnership with Nasdaq and BNP Paribas to its registered index-linked annuity (Rila) shelf.

Spotlight on the Magnificent 7 – Apple down… but not out

North America | Products

07 Jun 2024 by Summer Wang

We analysed the performance of US structured notes linked to shares of Apple, whose market value has been exceeded by Nvidia this week.

Annuities: Transamerica debuts new prop index

North America | Industry

06 Jun 2024 by Summer Wang

In this week’s roundup, we look at the latest partnership around Annexus, Luma and The Index Standard besides a new First Trust Index.