The European structured products market started 2026 with sales volumes recovering from the slowdown observed in the final quarter of 2025.
Total sales reached US$90.2 billion in Q1 2026, representing a 12% increase compared with Q4 2025 and a seven percent increase year-on-year (YoY). Europe: issuance and sales volumes (US$m) Source: SRP Product issuance remained broadly stable. Some 118,967 products were launched during the quarter, up two percent from Q1 2025 and largely in line with the levels observed throughout 2025. The resilience of the market was supported by higher interest rates that continued to provide attractive s