10 June 2025
Eusipa: EU call for evidence on investor protection comes late, lacks clarity
The European structured products market is struggling to understand where the RIS framework falls as it is not offering an adequate solution to the challenges the EU economy and financial markets are facing.
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09 Jun 2025
UK regulator lifts ban on crypto ETNs
The UK regulator says the proposals will promote effective competition in the interests of consumers by allowing firms to compete in retail markets offering these products and providing greater investor choice.
05 Jun 2025
France: Amafi - structured products must be included in SFDR framework
The dealignment of regulatory requirements, according to Moschini, is an important hurdle in the distribution of these products, according to the association.
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
SRP France 2025: decrement remains under watch
From decrement to ‘Value for Money’, panelists shared regulatory...
27 May 2025
Esma rethinks retail investor protection
The European regulator has launched a consultation into the retail...
23 May 2025
Update: Germany - Bafin targets turbo certificates as retail losses pile up
The German financial supervisory authority Bafin has announced plans...
20 May 2025
Eusipa: ESG products face significant challenges
In the current market environment, challenges and uncertainties...
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.
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.
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.
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.