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TP ICAP: structured notes need visible liquidity, should trade like bonds

13 February 2026

TP ICAP: structured notes need visible liquidity, should trade like bonds

The interdealer broker and provider of market infrastructure, data and analytics provider details how its new SEC-regulated ATS for structured notes will tackle market fragmentation, increase transparency and bring bond-style electronic liquidity to the US secondary market.

Denmark's Danske Bank allows self-directed clients to trade crypto ETPs

13 Feb 2026

Denmark's Danske Bank allows self-directed clients to trade crypto ETPs

The products from BlackRock and WisdomTree are approved under MiFID II, the bank said, adding that the ETPs provide advantages over direct crypto investment.

Cboe pushes Russell 2000 options toward round-the-clock trading

13 Feb 2026

Cboe pushes Russell 2000 options toward round-the-clock trading

Cboe has extended Russell 2000 options to near 24-hour trading as zero days to expiration (0DTE) contracts now drive 23% of the index's total volume.

Bitwise broadens European product range with multiple ETP listings

13 Feb 2026

Bitwise broadens European product range with multiple ETP listings

The listings include physically backed and index-tracking products in Germany and Italy.

LSEG doubles down on tokenised securities

13 Feb 2026

LSEG doubles down on tokenised securities

The proposal aims to link traditional and digital settlement systems amid industry calls for scalable infrastructure.

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13 Feb 2026

Leverage Shares lists four leveraged crypto ETPs in Italy

The listings include leveraged and inverse leveraged versions of...

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13 Feb 2026

Solactive and Averdas launch US productivity leaders indices

The indices aim to pinpoint companies that exhibit high productivity,...

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13 Feb 2026

Aviva Investors partners with Ripple

Aviva Investors has partnered with Ripple to explore tokenising...

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13 Feb 2026

Bybit partners with Doppler Finance to launch XRP yield product

Bybit has partnered with Doppler Finance to launch a secure, compliant...

Most investors still want human advice in financial planning: Cerulli

13 Feb 2026

Most investors still want human advice in financial planning: Cerulli

The study suggested that blended digital advisor models may offer strongest path for firms seeking deeper client engagement.

Nasdaq launches private market index suite

13 Feb 2026

Nasdaq launches private market index suite

The suite incorporates a documented rules-based framework with coverage spanning private equity, buyout, venture capital, private debt, fund of funds and real estate strategies.

Nuveen to acquire Schroders in all cash deal

13 Feb 2026

Nuveen to acquire Schroders in all cash deal

The combined group will become one of the largest active global asset management firms with nearly US$2.5 trillion of assets under management operating in more than 40 markets.