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Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Eusipa: ESG products face significant challenges

20 May 2025

Eusipa: ESG products face significant challenges

In the current market environment, challenges and uncertainties surrounding the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into financial products, particularly structured products, remain.

Leonteq ordered to reinstate whistleblower

13 May 2025

Leonteq ordered to reinstate whistleblower

A French court has ordered the Swiss structured product issuer to reinstate a compliance officer and pay back a portion of his salary after granting him ‘whistleblower’ status.

Australian regulator targets Macquarie over OTC derivative trade reporting

08 May 2025

Australian regulator targets Macquarie over OTC derivative trade reporting

Asic has accused the Australian bank of nine market conduct matters of concern, including seven related to misreporting of OTC derivatives trades.

Germany: BSW adds risk indicator to market stats

07 May 2025

Germany: BSW adds risk indicator to market stats

The German trade body is including risk information for the outstanding market volume in its quarterly statistics.

FCA unveils cost disclosure requirements under new CCI regime

23 Apr 2025

FCA unveils cost disclosure requirements under new CCI regime

The regulator is seeking feedback on aspects relating to costs and charges disclosure, and the balance of responsibilities between manufacturers and distributors.

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14 Apr 2025

Philippine regulator greenlights structured products for insurers

Structured notes, structured deposits, ETFs and mutual funds are among...

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14 Apr 2025

Esma consults on clearing derivative thresholds under new Emir framework

The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma), the EU’s...

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08 Apr 2025

Eusipa highlights role of taxation on investment behaviour, market participation

The European industry is increasing its focus on the impact of...

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03 Apr 2025

France: more than 99% of products deliver value, according to regulators

The report launched by the AMF and ACPR is the result of a working...

SRP Europe 2025: creating a comprehensive cost disclosure framework

31 Mar 2025

SRP Europe 2025: creating a comprehensive cost disclosure framework

Panellists at this session discussed cost disclosure, best practices and current challenges to meet the new requirements under the UK regulator’s new CCI regime.

Barclays beats two class actions over ETN issuance blunder

24 Mar 2025

Barclays beats two class actions over ETN issuance blunder

A US federal court has dismissed two lawsuits against Barclays for its unlawful issuances at US$17.7 billion in a final ruling.

BNY Mellon sued for trustee role in Barclays’ over-issuance

17 Mar 2025

BNY Mellon sued for trustee role in Barclays’ over-issuance

The trustee has been taken to court for its alleged ‘severe negligence’ in Barclays’ over-issuance of US exchange-traded notes (ETNs) worth US$17.7 billion.

Value for Money testing in the EU

05 Mar 2025

Value for Money testing in the EU

We have a closer look at one of the key regulatory requirements to be observed by the structured products industry once the European Retail Investment Strategy (RIS) comes into force.