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Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Marex completes registration for US structured notes as WKSI

4 August 2025

Marex completes registration for US structured notes as WKSI

The non-bank provider of structured products has become a well-known seasoned issuer (WKSI) of structured notes on shelf in the US.

Esma Ucits reform heightens due diligence on ‘complex’ structured products

29 Jul 2025

Esma Ucits reform heightens due diligence on ‘complex’ structured products

Asset managers will be required to undertake strict due diligence to verify and document the underlying securities used in Ucits funds, especially when using complex structured products and derivatives

US regulation: uncertain tax policies, potential tariff impacts and evolving bank rules

22 Jul 2025

US regulation: uncertain tax policies, potential tariff impacts and evolving bank rules

The latest industry webinar on the US structured investment product landscape provided critical insights into market trends, regulatory priorities and future expectations.

Update: Swiss association introduces label for trackers on non-tradable assets

17 Jul 2025

Update: Swiss association introduces label for trackers on non-tradable assets

Issuers must prominently label tracker certificates linked to non-tradable underlyings.

Korean regulator bolsters investor protection amid ELS mis-selling scandal

14 Jul 2025

Korean regulator bolsters investor protection amid ELS mis-selling scandal

The increased investor assessment and the change in product description order for high-difficulty financial investment products are among regulator’s targets.

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11 Jul 2025

SEC provides further clarity on crypto ETPs

The latest guidance covers a range of disclosures included in...

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10 Jul 2025

Eusipa wants structured products under SIA, Finance Europe umbrella

The European association believes structured products can encourage...

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07 Jul 2025

UKSPA aims at performance-based value for money testing

Following the recent Brexit reset trade agreement between the UK...

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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...

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.

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

18 Jun 2025

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

The regulator has flagged inconsistent cost disclosures, potentially making it harder for clients to compare investment products.