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Analysis
France 2024 (part 3): decrement indexes closer to risk thresholds
France 2024 (part 3): decrement indexes closer to risk thresholds

In the third and final part of the analysis of the French structured product market, SRP sheds light on the knock-in levels used in the market in 2024.

Regulation
Eusipa: ESG products face significant challenges
Eusipa: ESG products face significant challenges

In the current market environment, challenges and uncertainties surrounding the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into financial products, particularly structured products, remain.

Products
Jackson’s new Rila offers full protection
Jackson’s new Rila offers full protection

The tax-deferred annuity contract features a 100% buffer protection option and a new index account.

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Industry Insights

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Stay on top of the latest structured product market developments and trends with all major product, technology, legal and industry insights in one place.

People

See key hires and staffing changes.

People
UBS names new Asia EQD head after Ng's departure

14 May 2025

UBS names new Asia EQD head after Ng's departure

The Swiss bank has hired internally to lead its equity derivatives business for Asia after the predecessor shifted to the buy-side.

People
Leonteq appoints new investment solutions head in reshuffle

08 May 2025

Leonteq appoints new investment solutions head in reshuffle

The internal hire will become part of the extended senior management team alongside two co-heads of markets while the Swiss issuer is preparing to announce a new chief risk officer.

People
People: Citi taps Goldman to bolster markets division

07 May 2025

People: Citi taps Goldman to bolster markets division

The US bank has added several senior executives in its Apac markets business; Euronext appoints head of index sales; French reinsurer SCOR makes changes at the top, and more.

People
JB’s head of structured products sales departs, new global products & solutions unit launched

30 Apr 2025

JB’s head of structured products sales departs, new global products & solutions unit launched

The departure of the senior executive coincides with the launch of a new products & solutions division by the Swiss bank as the new chief executive implements organisational changes.

Products

An in-depth review of the latest product launches.

Products
Jackson’s new Rila offers full protection

20 May 2025

Jackson’s new Rila offers full protection

The tax-deferred annuity contract features a 100% buffer protection option and a new index account.

Products
Product wrap: JPM, Goldman target French investors with Transatlantic plays

16 May 2025

Product wrap: JPM, Goldman target French investors with Transatlantic plays

In this week’s wrap we look at a selection of structured products with strike dates between 11-17 May 2025.

Products
Australia's Anadara enters DPA-wrapped retail note market

15 May 2025

Australia's Anadara enters DPA-wrapped retail note market

The Sydney-based issuer is targeting the country's mass retail segment following its issuance to wholesale and accredited investors since 2023.

Products
MS BV posts €7.9 billion structured notes outstanding

14 May 2025

MS BV posts €7.9 billion structured notes outstanding

The amount for the year of 2024 is at a stable level driven by equity index-linked sales.

Products
BNPP vehicles volumes boosted by Belgian Q4 issuance

13 May 2025

BNPP vehicles volumes boosted by Belgian Q4 issuance

SRP looked at the outstanding volumes for structured products issued via Luxembourg, Netherlands and Germany domiciled vehicles of BNP Paribas in 2024.

Regulation

Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Regulation
Eusipa: ESG products face significant challenges

20 May 2025

Eusipa: ESG products face significant challenges

In the current market environment, challenges and uncertainties surrounding the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into financial products, particularly structured products, remain.

Regulation
Leonteq ordered to reinstate whistleblower

13 May 2025

Leonteq ordered to reinstate whistleblower

A French court has ordered the Swiss structured product issuer to reinstate a compliance officer and pay back a portion of his salary after granting him ‘whistleblower’ status.

Regulation
Australian regulator targets Macquarie over OTC derivative trade reporting

08 May 2025

Australian regulator targets Macquarie over OTC derivative trade reporting

Asic has accused the Australian bank of nine market conduct matters of concern, including seven related to misreporting of OTC derivatives trades.

Regulation
FCA unveils cost disclosure requirements under new CCI regime

23 Apr 2025

FCA unveils cost disclosure requirements under new CCI regime

The regulator is seeking feedback on aspects relating to costs and charges disclosure, and the balance of responsibilities between manufacturers and distributors.

Regulation
Philippine regulator greenlights structured products for insurers

14 Apr 2025

Philippine regulator greenlights structured products for insurers

Structured notes, structured deposits, ETFs and mutual funds are among the investments products covered by the new rules.

Technology

Discover technological advances in the industry.

Technology
Bloomberg: QIS remains a prominent topic

7 May 2025

Bloomberg: QIS remains a prominent topic

Rising demand for quantitative investment strategies (QIS) reflects a broader search for differentiated payoffs and customised themes in the structured products space.

Technology
Luma raises US$63m series C funding to expand alternative offerings

17 Apr 2025

Luma raises US$63m series C funding to expand alternative offerings

The US multi-issuer platform backed by five investment banks is seeking to expand its footprint in the alternative investments space with the new capital.

Technology
Vestr: growing AuM underscores scalability of AMC market

22 Jan 2025

Vestr: growing AuM underscores scalability of AMC market

The AMC market continues in a state of flux with an increasing number of players entering this segment across jurisdictions.

Technology
Australia’s Stropro gears up for capital raise for global expansion

23 Oct 2024

Australia’s Stropro gears up for capital raise for global expansion

The Sydney-based structured product investment platform makes key hires for its global push roadmap and develops AI-powered tools.

Technology
Arta deploys AI copilot, goes global

15 Oct 2024

Arta deploys AI copilot, goes global

The US digital wealth management platform has partnered with Abu Dhabi's Wio Invest to launch wealth-as-a-service for banks globally.

Market

Key industry events and change drivers.

Market
SRP partners with LPA to survey the market

20 May 2025

SRP partners with LPA to survey the market

SRP and LPA have launched a global sentiment survey to capture the pulse of the industry from both buy-side and sell-side professionals.

Market
Amundi reports €2 billion in structured products outflows

19 May 2025

Amundi reports €2 billion in structured products outflows

The French asset manager’s AuM for structured products reached €42 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2025.

Market
SRP in brief: record sales, whistleblowers and acquisitions

19 May 2025

SRP in brief: record sales, whistleblowers and acquisitions

Leonteq Securities was ordered by a court to reinstate a compliance officer while UBS appointed a new Asia equity derivatives head – here is the latest product news, people moves and market reviews from SRP’s news desk.

Market
SIX listings reach record growth, driven by volatility and new issuer

16 May 2025

SIX listings reach record growth, driven by volatility and new issuer

The Swiss exchange registered more than 26,000 new listings in April.

Market
SRP launches Index Report 2025: ESG, Thematics, Decrement

16 May 2025

SRP launches Index Report 2025: ESG, Thematics, Decrement

The second chapter of the SRP Index Report 2025 is available for download now.

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
Thailand Market Review, Q1 2025: sales inch up, interest rate-linked products remain in focus

20 May 2025

Thailand Market Review, Q1 2025: sales inch up, interest rate-linked products remain in focus

Interest rate-linked structured notes have caught up with historically popular single stock structures in the Thai market.

Market Reviews
Slovakia Market Review, Q1 2025: steady and stable

15 May 2025

Slovakia Market Review, Q1 2025: steady and stable

The Slovak market held its own in the first quarter of 2025 with an increased interest in single stock products the most notable trend of the period.

Market Reviews
South Korea Market Review, April 2025: Tesla, Nvidia standing out in ELS issuances

13 May 2025

South Korea Market Review, April 2025: Tesla, Nvidia standing out in ELS issuances

Tesla-linked and Nvidia-linked equity-linked securities (ELS) recorded a sales surge in April, while a basket of index structures remained the top-sellers.

Market Reviews
Czech Republic Market Review, Q1 2025: sales drop, FX in demand

08 May 2025

Czech Republic Market Review, Q1 2025: sales drop, FX in demand

Volumes dropped by almost 90% YoY while FX-linked products became the go-to investment for Czech investors.

Market Reviews
Taiwan Market Review, Q1 2025: semiconductor ELNs remain king

02 May 2025

Taiwan Market Review, Q1 2025: semiconductor ELNs remain king

Four out of the five most-used underlyings in equity basket structures during the January-March period tracked semiconductor stocks, led by Nvidia.

Analysis

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

Analysis
France 2024 (part 3): decrement indexes closer to risk thresholds

20 May 2025

France 2024 (part 3): decrement indexes closer to risk thresholds

In the third and final part of the analysis of the French structured product market, SRP sheds light on the knock-in levels used in the market in 2024.

Analysis
France 2024 (part 2): structured products versus ETFs

19 May 2025

France 2024 (part 2): structured products versus ETFs

In the second part of our analysis of the French market, we compare how structured products performed relative to a passive fixed income investment in 2024.

Analysis
Spotlight on France 2024: returns maintain at high levels

16 May 2025

Spotlight on France 2024: returns maintain at high levels

Structured products maturing in the French market returned an average annualised coupon of 8.3% during 2024.

Analysis
Beyond individual products: structured ETFs, funds and accounts

14 May 2025

Beyond individual products: structured ETFs, funds and accounts

Funds and SMAs are increasingly gaining traction with investors as they offer a diversified portfolio across risk, underlyings and issuers.

Analysis
France 2024: ESG, decrement assert their position

02 May 2025

France 2024: ESG, decrement assert their position

We look at exposures by asset class and underlying as well as payoff types and investment terms in the French market in 2024.

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: 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. 

SRP Global Market Overview & Europe Market Overview 2024
SRP Global Market Overview & Europe Market Overview 2024

The SRP Global Market Overview & Europe Market Overview 2024 provides an extensive analysis of structured product markets worldwide, highlighting key trends in capital protection, equity-linked products, and regional sales performance.

SRP Index Report 2025: Market Cap & Industry Sectors
SRP Index Report 2025: Market Cap & Industry Sectors

Indexing remains a driver of activity and innovation as well as issuance and sales in the global structured products market.