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STS Digital scales up structured products business, eyes QIS

25 March 2026

STS Digital scales up structured products business, eyes QIS

The Bermuda-based market maker is targeting US$100m traded notional from crypto-linked structured products by the end of 2026.

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Dutch manager reaps benefits from clear story line and advisor education
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Exclusive: new UK provider goes live with equal weighted suite
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24 Mar 2026

SRP Europe 2026: bitcoin and gold converge as legitimacy grows
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24 Mar 2026

HK’s Goldhorse revamps business for boutique investment bank pivot
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Europe 2025: autocallables dominate, thematic and rates strategies evolve

20 Mar 2026

Europe 2025: autocallables dominate, thematic and rates strategies evolve
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SRP Europe 2026: QIS moves from innovation to core market driver

20 Mar 2026

SRP Europe 2026: QIS moves from innovation to core market driver
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SRP Europe Awards 2026: the winners revealed

18 Mar 2026

SRP Europe Awards 2026: the winners revealed
Products
UOB logs record sales of equity-linked products, gears up for QIS push

23 Mar 2026

UOB logs record sales of equity-linked products, gears up for QIS push
Technology
HK’s Goldhorse revamps business for boutique investment bank pivot

24 Mar 2026

HK’s Goldhorse revamps business for boutique investment bank pivot
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SRP Europe 2026: defence sovereignty theme in focus

18 Mar 2026

SRP Europe 2026: defence sovereignty theme in focus
People
UBS hires MerQube sales head to lead Americas

20 Mar 2026

UBS hires MerQube sales head to lead Americas
Products
Product wrap: Kepler, JPM offer Euribor Athena in France, UBS strikes gold in Germany

20 Mar 2026

Product wrap: Kepler, JPM offer Euribor Athena in France, UBS strikes gold in Germany
People
People: UBS GM Apac co-head departs, HKEX names new structured products head

23 Mar 2026

People: UBS GM Apac co-head departs, HKEX names new structured products head
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SRP Europe 2026: alternative strategies in the AMC space

23 Mar 2026

SRP Europe 2026: alternative strategies in the AMC space
Products
Exclusive: new UK provider goes live with equal weighted suite

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Exclusive: new UK provider goes live with equal weighted suite
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Update: Barclays taps RBC structurer to lead Americas equities exotics

20 Mar 2026

Update: Barclays taps RBC structurer to lead Americas equities exotics

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An in-depth review of the latest product launches.

Products
Dutch manager reaps benefits from clear story line and advisor education

24 March 2026

Dutch manager reaps benefits from clear story line and advisor education

VLK’s efforts to educate client advisors on the role structured products in client portfolios is paying off.

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UOB logs record sales of equity-linked products, gears up for QIS push

23 March 2026

Products
Product wrap: Kepler, JPM offer Euribor Athena in France, UBS strikes gold in Germany

20 March 2026

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Exclusive: new UK provider goes live with equal weighted suite

24 March 2026

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Exclusive: new UK provider goes live with equal weighted suite

The new structured products specialist firm launches a range of FTSE...

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23 Mar 2026

UOB logs record sales of equity-linked products, gears up for QIS push

Southeast Asia’s third-largest bank by assets is on a tear as the...

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23 Mar 2026

Leverage Shares expands IncomeShares range

The ETP provider rolls out 20 new options-based income products as...

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20 Mar 2026

Product wrap: Kepler, JPM offer Euribor Athena in France, UBS strikes gold in Germany

In this week’s wrap, we look at a selection of structured products...

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Key industry events and change drivers.

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STS Digital scales up structured products business, eyes QIS

25 March 2026

STS Digital scales up structured products business, eyes QIS

The Bermuda-based market maker is targeting US$100m traded notional from crypto-linked structured products by the end of 2026.

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SRP Europe 2026: QIS moves from innovation to core market driver

20 March 2026

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SRP Europe Awards 2026: the winners revealed

18 March 2026

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SRP Europe 2026: defence sovereignty theme in focus

18 March 2026

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24 Mar 2026

SRP Europe 2026: bitcoin and gold converge as legitimacy grows

A panel moderated by Antonio De Negri of Otala.markets shed light on...

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23 Mar 2026

SRP Europe 2026: alternative strategies in the AMC space

A panel moderated by Patrick Oberhaensli, CEO at Evolids Finance,...

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23 Mar 2026

SRP weekly: live from SRP Europe

Our flagship annual event SRP Europe 2026 undoubtedly took centre...

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20 Mar 2026

SRP Europe 2026: QIS moves from innovation to core market driver

Quantitative investment strategies may no longer be the new kid on the...

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People

See key hires and staffing changes.

People
People: UBS GM Apac co-head departs, HKEX names new structured products head

23 March 2026

People: UBS GM Apac co-head departs, HKEX names new structured products head

Also: HSBC’s ex-structuring veteran shifts to Swiss family office and financial advisory boutique, while MSCI appoints listed derivatives head for Emea.

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UBS hires MerQube sales head to lead Americas

20 March 2026

People
People: UBS GM Apac co-head departs, HKEX names new structured products head

23 March 2026

People
Update: Barclays taps RBC structurer to lead Americas equities exotics

20 March 2026

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20 Mar 2026

UBS hires MerQube sales head to lead Americas

The sales veteran specialising in structured products has returned to...

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20 Mar 2026

Update: Barclays taps RBC structurer to lead Americas equities exotics

The derivatives structurer has left the Canadian bank after 15 years...

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03 Mar 2026

TD’s global head of sales and structuring exits

With another senior departure, the bank has shifted sales and...

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02 Mar 2026

Goldman strengthens Poland distribution

The US bank is seeking to further develop its presence in the Polish...

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Technology

Discover technological advances in the industry.

Technology
HK’s Goldhorse revamps business for boutique investment bank pivot

24 March 2026

HK’s Goldhorse revamps business for boutique investment bank pivot

The Hong Kong-based multi-issuer platform expands its products beyond structured products, setting a vision for its sell-side and buy-side businesses.

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HK’s Goldhorse revamps business for boutique investment bank pivot

24 March 2026

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Chartered Investment: scaling actively managed products with index precision

11 March 2026

Technology
ASN Markets, Chartered Investment bring SPV and AMC solutions to Spain

5 March 2026

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11 Mar 2026

Chartered Investment: scaling actively managed products with index precision

The German fintech has a dedicated business line to scale actively...

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05 Mar 2026

ASN Markets, Chartered Investment bring SPV and AMC solutions to Spain

The collaboration will give banks and asset managers access to SPV...

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11 Feb 2026

TP ICAP debuts electronic secondary market for US structured products

The British company has rolled out an electronic alternative trading...

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09 Feb 2026

AI now embedded across French financial markets: AMF

The regulator highlights widespread use of off-the-shelf systems and...

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Regulation

Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Regulation
CUE targets ‘understanding gap’ as FCA raises the bar on consumer duty

17 March 2026

CUE targets ‘understanding gap’ as FCA raises the bar on consumer duty

The launch comes as a response to mounting pressure from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to move beyond readability metrics and demonstrate that retail investors genuinely understand financial products under Consumer Duty.

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Update: Schwab to pay US$3.8m over negligence of complex products

6 March 2026

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CUE targets ‘understanding gap’ as FCA raises the bar on consumer duty

17 March 2026

Regulation
SEC blocks ultra-leveraged ETFs from nine providers

9 December 2025

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06 Mar 2026

Update: Schwab to pay US$3.8m over negligence of complex products

The case brought by a group of retired teachers centres on structured...

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04 Mar 2026

Structured products surge as Esma flags cost gaps and scenario blind spots

The EU regulator says falling fund fees are improving retail outcomes,...

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27 Feb 2026

Korea FSS targets reform in ELS sales practices

At a recent seminar, the financial watchdog outlined proposals...

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26 Feb 2026

From desk to court: structured product cases in Finra awards 2025

We look at 2025 Finra arbitration cases where structured products...

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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
Europe 2025: autocallables dominate, thematic and rates strategies evolve

20 March 2026

Europe 2025: autocallables dominate, thematic and rates strategies evolve

Athena and Phoenix structures accounted for more than half of the sales volumes in 2025.

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Europe 2025: autocallables dominate, thematic and rates strategies evolve

20 March 2026

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CEE Q4 2025: Morgan Stanley, UBS mark their presence

12 March 2026

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US January 2026: strong start as CMT rate reappears

24 February 2026

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17 Mar 2026

South Korea, February 2026: sales drop 17%, semiconductor stocks in focus

The Indxx China AI Semiconductor Top 10 Index sees its deployment into...

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12 Mar 2026

CEE Q4 2025: Morgan Stanley, UBS mark their presence

Morgan Stanley issued its first ever public offers in the region while...

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05 Mar 2026

Sweden, Q4 2025: BNPP top issuer, MerQube index delivers

The French investment bank captured a 32% share of the Swedish...

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04 Mar 2026

UK January 2026: Barclays remains top issuer in stable market

The UK structured products market continued to be dominated by...

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Analysis

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

Analysis
Gold dominates as precious metals regain shine in structured products

18 March 2026

Gold dominates as precious metals regain shine in structured products

Surging prices and renewed market uncertainty have driven strong demand for gold-linked structured products, leaving silver and other precious metals trailing despite similar performance.

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Gold dominates as precious metals regain shine in structured products

18 March 2026

Analysis
Shifting preferences fuel record inflows in France

25 February 2026

Analysis
Greeks analysis: deeper sensitivities in FTSE 100 and Nikkei 225 structures

4 February 2026

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11 Mar 2026

Decoding Rho: understanding interest rate risk in structured products

Embedded options in structured products carry nuanced interest rate...

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04 Mar 2026

Peak Vega: where portfolio volatility risk hits maximum

Analysis of a multi-name structured product portfolio shows that Vega...

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02 Mar 2026

Defence supercycle ignites structured products boom

As Morningstar flags a new global defence supercycle, structured...

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25 Feb 2026

Shifting preferences fuel record inflows in France

Private placements are increasingly driving inflows in France with...

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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 AMC Report 2026
SRP AMC Report 2026

Actively Managed Certificates (AMCs) have moved from the periphery of structured products into a more central role in modern investment manufacturing. 

Structured for Volatility: Global Market Sentiment Survey 2025/2026
Structured for Volatility: Global Market Sentiment Survey 2025/2026

197 structured product professionals, 26 countries, 14 expert interviews.
This first-of-its-kind global survey, in partnership with LPA, combines qualitative and quantitative data to provide a benchmark outlook for 2025 and beyond.

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

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