24 Jul 2026
SFC updates framework for leveraged and inverse products
The regulator will allow certain leveraged and inverse products to adopt flexible leverage structures, while requiring additional disclosures on daily leverage targets.
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Sports performance data enters financial markets through new index platform
The company will develop rules-based indexes based on professional and college sports statistics, with potential applications across derivatives, ETFs and OTC products.
2h
NewEdge expands access to structured note strategies through UMA platform
The firm has expanded access to its structured note strategies through Envestnet’s Unified Managed Account platform, allowing advisers to combine them with other investments in a single account.
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Product wrap: SG tracks cyber security index in France, Causeway debuts in Ireland
In this week’s wrap, we look at a selection of structured products with strike dates between 19-25 July 2026.
3h
RBI rolls out MSCI climate-linked capital protection note in Poland
The four-year note offers 106% protection and capped participation in developed market equity performance.
4h
Hotchkis & Wiley expands ETF offering with two fund share classes
The asset manager has made its International Value and Opportunities strategies available through exchange-traded fund (ETF) share classes alongside their existing mutual fund structures.
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US annuity industry body backs regulatory overhaul
The Indexed Annuity Leadership Council says a comprehensive update to Model 245 would provide a more effective solution than a temporary actuarial guideline.
4h
Global X's KRMA ETF to now track Morningstar Capital Allocation Index
Morningstar’s latest equity benchmark aims to spotlight management teams that excel in investment, balance-sheet and shareholder distribution decisions, with Global X becoming its first ETF adopter.
4h
MSCI and SGX expand derivatives access across developed and emerging markets
The agreement introduces new index-linked futures and options through a centrally-cleared Asia Pacific venue.
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ArkBridge launches AI-powered investment platform
The platform provides access to multiple asset classes through a single trading and wealth management system.
5h
Zürcher Kantonalbank launches index fund tracking SMI Equal Weight Index
The index fund tracks the SMI Equal Weight Index, giving investors equal exposure to each company in the Swiss blue-chip benchmark.
5h
Vincere Portfolios points to growing adoption of systematic investment methods
The update covers market uncertainty, algorithmic diversification, performance assessment, transparency initiatives and long-term system development.