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Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

UKSPA aims at performance-based value for money testing

7 July 2025

UKSPA aims at performance-based value for money testing

Following the recent Brexit reset trade agreement between the UK government and the EU, SRP caught up with the UK Structured products Association (UKSPA) to discuss the main items and initiatives driving the association’s agenda for the remainder of 2025.

MAS revamps product information documents, targets complex products

02 Jul 2025

MAS revamps product information documents, targets complex products

Singapore's financial regulator aims to highlight the key product features on the first page of the proposed product highlight sheets.

FSMA focuses on value for money

01 Jul 2025

FSMA focuses on value for money

Value for money of financial products was one of the major themes of the regulator’s annual report for 2024, which was published on 20 June.

Malaysia regulator tightens rules on product governance

30 Jun 2025

Malaysia regulator tightens rules on product governance

The new guidelines are aimed at addressing issues with product governance guidelines to promote responsible innovation and strengthen investor protection.

Esma: large issuers reduce costs for autocalls, BRCs

23 Jun 2025

Esma: large issuers reduce costs for autocalls, BRCs

The European watchdog’s study also showed that despite the cost reduction for some payoff types, others were getting more expensive across manufacturers.

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18 Jun 2025

Germany: half of investors don’t understand structured investment products

The regulator has flagged inconsistent cost disclosures, potentially...

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10 Jun 2025

Eusipa: EU call for evidence on investor protection comes late, lacks clarity

The European structured products market is struggling to understand...

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09 Jun 2025

UK regulator lifts ban on crypto ETNs

The UK regulator says the proposals will promote effective competition...

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05 Jun 2025

France: Amafi - structured products must be included in SFDR framework

The dealignment of regulatory requirements, according to Moschini, is...

Annuities roundup: Florida broker found in breach of Reg BI

04 Jun 2025

Annuities roundup: Florida broker found in breach of Reg BI

Also, US indexed annuity sales and Canadian life insurance premiums are out for Q1 2025; new indices and features are added for fixed index annuity and lifer.

Mayer Brown: ESG product-specific v behaviour regulation debate unresolved

28 May 2025

Mayer Brown: ESG product-specific v behaviour regulation debate unresolved

The law firm has identified two main reasons for the decline in ESG product adoption: unclear greenwashing claim risks and regulatory uncertainty, particularly around the SFDR regime.

France: decrement remains under watch

27 May 2025

France: decrement remains under watch

From decrement to ‘Value for Money’, panelists shared regulatory updates during the discussion at SRP France 2025 conference held in Paris last week.

Esma rethinks retail investor protection

27 May 2025

Esma rethinks retail investor protection

The European regulator has launched a consultation into the retail investor experience aimed at determining how its rules are helping or hurting investors.