Insights

A selection of actionable insight, commentary and analysis on the major trends shaping the structured products markets.

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Technology
Chartered Investment marks 10 years of AMCs as model evolves beyond bank issuance

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Chartered Investment marks 10 years of AMCs as model evolves beyond bank issuance

The specialist provider of securitisation and structured investment solutions is expanding its AMC proposition through partnerships with Saxo and Interactive Brokers as it targets growing demand for flexible, fund-like investment structures.

Market Reviews
South Korea August 2026: structured product sales continue downward trend

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South Korea August 2026: structured product sales continue downward trend

The country's structured products market continued to cool down in August, with sales decreasing 31% month-on-month (MoM) and issuance slipping 30% compared with July. 

Market
SIX turnover up 34% YoY, Vontobel remains top issuer

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SIX turnover up 34% YoY, Vontobel remains top issuer

Eight months in and the combined turnover for the year has already reached 87% of the total for the whole of 2025.

Analysis
Covered call ETFs cash in as rates stay high

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Covered call ETFs cash in as rates stay high

With risk-free rates holding near five percent, premium income ETFs are pushing yields into the 8%-12% range. We look at the different strategies on offer and where each one wins and losses.

Market
DBS, Citi complete cross-border US$ payment using tokenised deposits

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DBS, Citi complete cross-border US$ payment using tokenised deposits

The transaction between Singapore and New York showcases how blockchain-based infrastructure could support faster international fund transfers.

People
People: DBS poaches wealth manager from UBS, SG hires EQD pricer

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People: DBS poaches wealth manager from UBS, SG hires EQD pricer

This week’s roundup of the latest people moves includes appointments at DBS, BBVA, SG and more.

Market
KKR bolsters Europe presence with senior hires

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KKR bolsters Europe presence with senior hires

The investment firm has added senior talent from Bank of America and J.P. Morgan to support the expansion of its European Credit & Markets platform.

Market
Parameta Solutions Index family becomes available on Premialab platform

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Parameta Solutions Index family becomes available on Premialab platform

The partnership will enable users of Premialab’s quantitative research environment to analyse Parameta Solutions’ indices covering swap rates, interest rate volatility, inflation swaps and global liquefied natural gas (LNG) basis markets.

Market
BMO completes sale of 138 US branches to First Citizens Bank

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BMO completes sale of 138 US branches to First Citizens Bank

The transaction covers 138 BMO branches across 11 US states and forms part of the bank’s network optimisation strategy.

Regulation
Singapore's MAS consults on stablecoin rules

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Singapore's MAS consults on stablecoin rules

Singapore’s central bank has launched a consultation on proposed legal changes to implement its stablecoin regulatory framework.

Market
Schroders expands active ETF platform with Europe and Japan launches

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Schroders expands active ETF platform with Europe and Japan launches

The undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (Ucits) strategies extend the firm’s regional equity capabilities, while supporting continued franchise growth.

Market
Vanguard FTSE Global All Cap ETF tops US$1bn AUM in two weeks

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Vanguard FTSE Global All Cap ETF tops US$1bn AUM in two weeks

Vanguard’s recently launched global equity exchange-traded fund (ETF) has exceeded US$1billion in assets under management within two weeks of its launch.