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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
18 Jun 2025
Germany: half of investors don’t understand structured investment products
The regulator has flagged inconsistent cost disclosures, potentially...
10 Jun 2025
Eusipa: EU call for evidence on investor protection comes late, lacks clarity
The European structured products market is struggling to understand...
09 Jun 2025
UK regulator lifts ban on crypto ETNs
The UK regulator says the proposals will promote effective competition...
05 Jun 2025
France: Amafi - structured products must be included in SFDR framework
The dealignment of regulatory requirements, according to Moschini, is...
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.
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.
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.
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.