The firm is combining its institutional experience with proprietary technology and insurer relationships to expand its retail distribution business.

Aydo is looking to expand its presence in France’s retail structured products market after completing €600 million (US$675 million) in note sales across the business last year, according to Pierre-Yves Breton, founding partner of Aydo. In France, a large proportion of the business is distributed through life-insurance policies, so insurers set strict product requirements - Pierre-Yves Breton The firm which has transacted over €20 billion in structured products since its