5h
Vega Capital Partners hires former UBS structured products chief
The former UBS structured products and ETP distribution executive will lead partnerships and growth as VegaShares expands its derivatives-focused ETF range.
5h
US structured products market expands as multi-index demand grows
US issuance and net inflows were strong in the first half of 2026, while income autocallables and quantitative strategies gained ground, according to data presented at SRP Americas.
6h
Spotlight on… asset classes in Hong Kong (Q3 2026)
Products linked to single stock underlyings remained the strongest, while share baskets lost traction, down seven percent points YoY.
7h
German investors name debt, inflation and rates top stock market threats
German investors view national debt, rising inflation, and interest rate levels as the greatest threat to the financial markets.
8h
Wrise to acquire 20% stake in Thailand’s IFCG
The move will deepen an existing partnership focused on technology, adviser capabilities and regional connectivity.
9h
Plus500 agrees to acquire Brazilian broker Guru
Plus500 has conditionally agreed to acquire Brazilian broker-dealer Guru, giving the trading group a direct presence in Latin America’s largest economy.
9h
Finma approves Switzerland’s first Bitcoin ETF
Switzerland’s financial regulator has approved its first retail fund investing directly in Bitcoin, with requirements aimed at improving investor protection and transparency.
9h
Grayscale expands direct crypto-to-shares investment route
The company is broadening access to in-kind investing, allowing eligible investors to transfer digital assets directly into selected Grayscale products without first converting them into cash.
9h
Active equity ETFs dominate latest Xetra listings
Fidelity International and Amundi have broadened their European exchange-traded fund (ETF) line-ups with active equity strategies spanning global, European and US markets, while Ossiam has listed an S&P 500 fund on Xetra.
9h
BMO appoints Tim Cox as US country head
The incoming executive will take over as BMO Financial Group’s US country head, while current US chief executive Darrel Hackett moves to an advisory role ahead of his retirement from the position.
9h
Interactive Brokers pushes further into AI-enabled investing
The offering allows connected artificial intelligence (AI) systems to identify opportunities and execute supported trades on behalf of clients under defined constraints.
11h
Syntax integrates with Schwab to bring custom index construction into iRebal
The connection aligns index rules with rebalancing logic, eliminating data transfers and reconciliation gaps.