Credit risk eases but remains high due to possible and sudden repricing in risk premia, Esma

Sales of structured retail products 'fell again' in the second half of 2017, although retail investors increased their purchases of short-term structured products, according to the European Securities and Markets Authority's (Esma) latest Trends, Risks, and Vulnerabilities (TRV) Report. The European regulator noted that the securities markets, infrastructures and investors remain at risk, while re-iterating its concerns about retail investors investing in speculative and risky products, includi