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Industry Insights

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People

See key hires and staffing changes.

People

2 December 2025

BofA reshuffles global markets team

The launch of the new team comes on the heels of the appointment of the new co-presidents of the US bank in mid-September.

Deutsche Bank appoints head of private bank investment solutions

The German bank is seeking to enhance its global wealth and investment platform.

People

01 Dec 2025

Marex ramps up hedging solutions with first hire in HK

The British financial services provider is expanding its hedging solutions which sits in the same division as the structured notes business.

People

01 Dec 2025

Vontobel names co-heads of structured products and treasury

The Swiss structured products provider has announced a leadership shift in its solutions and treasury business as industry veterans named co-heads of SST division.

People

27 Nov 2025

People: Natixis US EQD sales director departs

Also, Wells Fargo names new head of investment products; Standard Chartered North Asia investment advisory head takes up a new role; and more.

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Products

An in-depth review of the latest product launches.

Products

2 December 2025

Marex’s first US note taps crypto mining and new underlier

The non-bank issuer is leveraging its expertise on crypto assets for its maiden trade that brings a Nasdaq-listed stock to the segment for the first time.

Causeway ups return target autocall fund

The investment company has also changed the name of its fund of structured products.

Products

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Ireland: Seaspray, SG capitalise on US semiconductors

The autocallable bond was exclusively created by Société Générale for the Irish asset manager’s clients.

Products

01 Dec 2025

Swiss turnover up 18% YoY, reverse convertibles drive investor demand

Turnover for structured products increased by 18% YoY with reverse convertibles once again the top-selling products.

Products

28 Nov 2025

Heartland enters FIA market with vol control indices

The Kansas City, MO-based insurer has brought its first fixed index annuity (FIA) featuring two volatility-controlled indices.

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Regulation

Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Regulation

2 December 2025

FCA floats proposals for transparent ESG ratings

The move is estimated to deliver around £500m (US$661m) in net benefits over the next decade, according to the British regulator.

Korean regulator penalises five banks over ELS mis-selling

The combined amount of fines and penalties is expected to reach about KRW2 trillion (US$1.45 billion).

Regulation

28 Nov 2025

MAS tightens capital treatment for structured products after review

The new regime introduces granular loading factors, stricter reliance on external ratings and a 100% default charge for complex instruments, aligning insurers’ capital requirements more closely with product risk.

Regulation

27 Nov 2025

Nasdaq seeks SEC approval on increased IBIT options limits

The proposal aims to fulfil a rising demand for ‘hedging vehicles and income-generating strategies’ on the largest Bitcoin ETF.

Regulation

27 Nov 2025

Abaxx gets regulatory approval to serve US derivatives trading community

The registration will allow US-based futures commission merchants, brokers and trading firms to directly access Abaxx Exchange’s markets.

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Technology

Discover technological advances in the industry.

Technology

1 December 2025

Nomura partners with OpenAI to enhance asset management capabilities

Nomura has entered a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to integrate advanced generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its asset management and research processes.

Frost Bank partners with Derivative Path to modernise derivatives platform

The bank will implement DerivativeEDGE, a cloud-based solution from Derivative Path, to manage its over-the-counter derivatives business.

Technology

25 Nov 2025

iCapital deploys blockchain for alternative investments

iCapital has employed a distributed ledger technology (DLT) solution to streamline alternative investments with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management onboarded as an anchor participant.

Technology

25 Nov 2025

Morningstar integrates AI-ready data with Microsoft platforms

The Integration offers entitlement-based access to Morningstar’s research within Microsoft AI tools.

Technology

25 Nov 2025

BlackRock, AccessFintech partner on post-trade efficiency

BlackRock has madea strategic investment in AccessFintech as it integrates Aladdin and accelerates post-trade data sharing.

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Market

Key industry events and change drivers.

Market

2 December 2025

InnovestX chooses ICE's analytics platform to strengthen pricing, risk oversight

Thai brokerage InnovestX is turning to ICE analytics to unify pricing and risk controls for its expanding structured products portfolio.

FIA’s client clearing model goes live in Europe

An US style client clearing model designed to cut capital costs for major banks has gone live at London Clearing House's (LCH) SwapClear service in Europe.

Market

02 Dec 2025

CoinShares outlines product strategy ahead of US listing

CoinShares is overhauling its US product strategy ahead of its Nasdaq listing, shifting to specialised crypto equity and thematic funds for stronger margins.

Market

02 Dec 2025

Nomura acquires Macquarie’s US and European asset management business

The two companies have also formalised a strategic partnership for product distribution and co-development of investment strategies.

Market

02 Dec 2025

Structured securities dominate Boerse Stuttgart’s €9.6 bn November turnover

The exchange's year-to-date revenue from structured securities rose 20.6% year-on-year to €46.3 billion, surpassing its 2024 performance.

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Market Reviews

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

Market Reviews

27 November 2025

China October 2025: issuance of retail structured deposits declines, AUD/USD gains momentum

Issuances dropped sharply in October, hitting their lowest point of the year.

UK October 2025: Barclays dominates, Atlantic House fund hits £2.5 billion in AuM

Almost three-quarters of the products on offer were linked to the FTSE 100 index.

Market Reviews

20 Nov 2025

Thailand Q3 2025: FX rates-linked notes shine, Tesla leads single stock exposures

Siam Commercial Bank topped the issuer’s league table in Q3 with higher stock basket sales.

Market Reviews

19 Nov 2025

Ireland Q3 2025: Davy leads the way with BNPP green bond

The wealth managers ESG offer was one of few highlights in an otherwise slow quarter.

Market Reviews

18 Nov 2025

Hong Kong, October 2025: listed products’ issuance heads north

Alibaba leads as the most-used asset for warrant issuances, while Hua Hong Semiconductor advances to the top five list. Nvidia is the most popular underlying for ELIs.

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