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Thailand’s Krungthai cashes in on FX dual currency notes
Thailand’s Krungthai cashes in on FX dual currency notes

The Thai bank’s sales of FX structures surged over nine times in the first seven months of the year.

Market
Latest: Luma adds AMC capabilities, BofA joins Swiss association
Latest: Luma adds AMC capabilities, BofA joins Swiss association

GenTwo and Luma Financial Technologies have launched a strategic partnership; Vontobel enters Easy Euwax trading segment; SSPA’s benchmark index for structured products goes live; and more.

Market
VLK AuM tops €150 billion, continued demand for structured products
VLK AuM tops €150 billion, continued demand for structured products

The Dutch independent wealth manager launched 94 products in H1 2025.

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People

See key hires and staffing changes.

People
UBS Apac structuring head shifts to Dubai

1 September 2025

UBS Apac structuring head shifts to Dubai

The veteran structurer has taken up a new global role at boutique wealth manager Klay Group after over a decade with UBS.

People
People: BNPP taps Goldman executive for indexed insurance sales

26 Aug 2025

People: BNPP taps Goldman executive for indexed insurance sales

Also, CIBC hires ex-US equity distribution head from BNPP; InspereX names president; Kepler adds execution sales to New York office; HSBC makes an internal senior hire for Southeast Asia.

People
UOB elevates Thailand WM head

13 Aug 2025

UOB elevates Thailand WM head

The structured product veteran has spent most of his career working for US and Singaporean banks, spanning over 25 years across various regions.

People
People: BMO adds QIS specialist to markets business, MSCI bolsters index derivatives team

07 Aug 2025

People: BMO adds QIS specialist to markets business, MSCI bolsters index derivatives team

Also, TIS enhances platform's infrastructure; former head of structured products at Raiffeisen Centrobank shifts to buy-side; Nomura invests in rates business; and more.

People
J.P. Morgan launches global structuring team

06 Aug 2025

J.P. Morgan launches global structuring team

The US investment bank is seeking to align its ‘strategic priorities’ and ‘critical client segments’.

Products

An in-depth review of the latest product launches.

Products
Intesa, BNPP top Euronext listings

1 September 2025

Intesa, BNPP top Euronext listings

Yield enhancement products captured 32% market share in August ahead of capital protection products and constant leverage certificates.

Products
Singapore debuts autocall VCC fund, readies tokenised version

01 Sep 2025

Singapore debuts autocall VCC fund, readies tokenised version

The multi-family office is aiming to raise over US$50m for the variable capital company (VCC) sub-fund and have its autocall strategy tokenised in weeks.

Products
Product wrap: MS lookback taps into luxury segment

29 Aug 2025

Product wrap: MS lookback taps into luxury segment

In this week’s wrap we look at a selection of structured products with strike dates between 24-30 August 2025.

Products
Hanwha debuts Korea’s first double knock-in autocall for tail risk

27 Aug 2025

Hanwha debuts Korea’s first double knock-in autocall for tail risk

The new equity-linked securities (ELS) introduces a protection period after the first knock-in touch with China’s Huatai acting as the hedging counterparty.

Products
Product wrap: Natixis green bond measures transatlantic biodiversity

22 Aug 2025

Product wrap: Natixis green bond measures transatlantic biodiversity

In this week’s wrap we look at a selection of structured products with strike dates between 17-23 August 2025.

Regulation

Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Regulation
Esma Ucits reform heightens due diligence on ‘complex’ structured products

29 July 2025

Esma Ucits reform heightens due diligence on ‘complex’ structured products

Asset managers will be required to undertake strict due diligence to verify and document the underlying securities used in Ucits funds, especially when using complex structured products and derivatives

Regulation
US regulation: uncertain tax policies, potential tariff impacts and evolving bank rules

22 Jul 2025

US regulation: uncertain tax policies, potential tariff impacts and evolving bank rules

The latest industry webinar on the US structured investment product landscape provided critical insights into market trends, regulatory priorities and future expectations.

Regulation
Update: Swiss association introduces label for trackers on non-tradable assets

17 Jul 2025

Update: Swiss association introduces label for trackers on non-tradable assets

Issuers must prominently label tracker certificates linked to non-tradable underlyings.

Regulation
SEC provides further clarity on crypto ETPs

11 Jul 2025

SEC provides further clarity on crypto ETPs

The latest guidance covers a range of disclosures included in registration statements of crypto asset exchange-traded products (ETPs).

Regulation
Eusipa wants structured products under SIA, Finance Europe umbrella

10 Jul 2025

Eusipa wants structured products under SIA, Finance Europe umbrella

The European association believes structured products can encourage both long-term saving and targeted capital allocation.

Technology

Discover technological advances in the industry.

Technology
Orpheus launches AMCs on investment grade, blue economy carbon assets

13 August 2025

Orpheus launches AMCs on investment grade, blue economy carbon assets

Following the launch of two new actively managed certificates (AMCs) on investment grade and blue economy carbon assets SRP caught up the Orpheus Capital team to discuss the latest trends in this space and the company’s progress over the last two years.

Technology
Technology: moving beyond standard transactions with optimal selection networks

05 Aug 2025

Technology: moving beyond standard transactions with optimal selection networks

The partnership between IVM Markets and ASN Tech brings together two fintech startups seeking to beat the Death Valley curve and leverage their capabilities to push their growth plans.

Technology
Exclusive: ASN Tech, IVM Markets partner in AI-driven basket optimisation push

04 Aug 2025

Exclusive: ASN Tech, IVM Markets partner in AI-driven basket optimisation push

The two fintech companies have teamed up to leverage artificial intelligence across pre-trade activity.

Technology
Goldhorse inks deal with HK’s multi-family office

04 Jul 2025

Goldhorse inks deal with HK’s multi-family office

In the first half of 2025, the Hong Kong-based firm has seen approximately US$2.5 billion in structured product notional traded on its multi-issuer platform and launched actively managed certificates with minimum redemption features.

Technology
Swiss fintech rolls out AMC configurator

03 Jul 2025

Swiss fintech rolls out AMC configurator

The platform is targeted at asset managers seeking to bring products to market on a shorter timeframe.

Market

Key industry events and change drivers.

Market
Thailand’s Krungthai cashes in on FX dual currency notes

2 September 2025

Thailand’s Krungthai cashes in on FX dual currency notes

The Thai bank’s sales of FX structures surged over nine times in the first seven months of the year.

Market
Latest: Luma adds AMC capabilities, BofA joins Swiss association

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Latest: Luma adds AMC capabilities, BofA joins Swiss association

GenTwo and Luma Financial Technologies have launched a strategic partnership; Vontobel enters Easy Euwax trading segment; SSPA’s benchmark index for structured products goes live; and more.

Market
VLK AuM tops €150 billion, continued demand for structured products

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VLK AuM tops €150 billion, continued demand for structured products

The Dutch independent wealth manager launched 94 products in H1 2025.

Market
Shorts: Boerse Stuttgart records €8.1 bn turnover in August

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Shorts: Boerse Stuttgart records €8.1 bn turnover in August

Boerse Stuttgart recorded a turnover of around €8.1 billion for the month of August, which is 12 .71 percent below July’s figures according to the firm’s order book.

Market
SRP in brief: towards personalisation

01 Sep 2025

SRP in brief: towards personalisation

From Italy’s investment certificates, Hanwha’s new autocall launch in Korea, to people moves in New York, here’s the weekly news cap brought by SRP news desk.

Data Insights

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Leverage SRP’s data analysis, backed by the world’s structured product database, for an in-depth view of the market’s key trends and dynamics.

Market Reviews

An in-depth view of market activity in some of the world’s most dynamic markets.

Market Reviews
China Market Review, July 2025: retail structured deposits rebound

28 August 2025

China Market Review, July 2025: retail structured deposits rebound

FX-linked products continue to be popular among retail investors in China, new customized risk control strategies deployed.

Market Reviews
Switzerland Market Review, July 2025: renewed appetite for global tech and e-commerce

27 Aug 2025

Switzerland Market Review, July 2025: renewed appetite for global tech and e-commerce

Sustained growth driven by investor appetite for autocallables and reverse convertibles.

Market Reviews
Hong Kong Market Review, July 2025: Alibaba beats Nvidia, structured notes issuance picks up

26 Aug 2025

Hong Kong Market Review, July 2025: Alibaba beats Nvidia, structured notes issuance picks up

Non-listed and listed structured products recorded higher issuances in July in Hong Kong’s retail market.

Market Reviews
UK Market Review, July 2025: autocalls remain in charge

18 Aug 2025

UK Market Review, July 2025: autocalls remain in charge

Products with a kick-out feature captured almost 75% market share in July, stable year-on-year.

Market Reviews
Thailand Market Review, Q2 2025: sales of single stock, basket structures down by almost 50%

14 Aug 2025

Thailand Market Review, Q2 2025: sales of single stock, basket structures down by almost 50%

FX rates and interest rates became the most-sold asset classes in the second quarter of the year.

Analysis

Explore key market themes backed by SRP’s proprietary analysis.

Analysis
Spotlight on… Asia Pacific’s payoff trends in H1

29 August 2025

Spotlight on… Asia Pacific’s payoff trends in H1

Autocallable reverse convertibles and phoenix autocalls recorded a higher market share this year in the region.

Analysis
Charm: measuring the change of Delta with respect to time

27 Aug 2025

Charm: measuring the change of Delta with respect to time

In this article, we will continue the exploration of different Greeks and examine a key second-order Greek known as “Charm”.

Analysis
Index providers: Americas, Emea see double-digit declines, Apac shows stability

22 Aug 2025

Index providers: Americas, Emea see double-digit declines, Apac shows stability

SRP analysed how the main index providers fared during in the spring of 2025, highlighting a shift in market share, sales dynamics and regional trends.

Analysis
Spotlight on… SPX futures indices in structured notes

22 Aug 2025

Spotlight on… SPX futures indices in structured notes

This year has seen a continued momentum of issuances linked to the S&P 500 Futures Excess Return (ER) Index, including variants with a volatility control or decrement feature.

Analysis
SRP Analysis – Greek sensitivities during the tariffs shock

13 Aug 2025

SRP Analysis – Greek sensitivities during the tariffs shock

In this article we look at the Greek dynamics of several underlyings used in structured products following the “Liberation Day” tariffs announcement earlier this year.

Special Reports

Our special reports provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights on emerging trends and market dynamics. Each report is meticulously researched, offering valuable perspectives that help you stay informed with access to exclusive data and expert commentary.

SRP Index Report 2025: Custom & Strategy Indices
SRP Index Report 2025: Custom & Strategy Indices

In the third chapter of the SRP 2025 Index report, we look at the landscape involving custom and proprietary indices between 2022-2024

Tariffs and Structured Products: A Market in Transition
Tariffs and Structured Products: A Market in Transition

Gain exclusive insight into how the structured products industry is responding to new market uncertainty.

SRP Index Report 2025: ESG, Thematic & Decrement
SRP Index Report 2025: ESG, Thematic & Decrement

In the second chapter of the latest SRP Index report, we delve into the growing role of thematic and ESG indices within the structured products market. A significant focus of this chapter is the integration of decrement and risk control overlays in ESG and thematic indices.