As 2026 begins, SRP looks back at last year’s most relevant people moves highlighting new hires and exits at the main issuers of structured products.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) Early in January, Meric Koksal ( right ) , CIBC Capital Markets’ managing director, deputy head of wealth solutions group and head of structuring, moved to the asset management group as head of product, reporting to Eric Belanger , executive vice president, head of CIBC Global Asset Management. Koksal continues to be based in Toronto and leads the implementation of new product development globally. Meanwhile, Manish Samtani has been promoted to