15 Oct 2026
When the Greeks get it wrong (Part 2): better models, bigger risks - why Heston doesn’t solve model risk
More sophisticated volatility models can better capture smiles, skew and stochastic volatility, but they also introduce new parameters and sources of uncertainty. Jumps, calibration and imperfect hedging show why greater model complexity does not necessarily mean lower risk.
2h
South Korea September 2026: equity structures take over interest rate notes
The domestic structured products market rebounded slightly in September, with sales increased 8.1% month-on-month (MoM) and issuance up 13.8% compared with August.
5h
Global X rolls out Asia-focused semiconductor ETF
The ACHP ETF aims to capture opportunities across the Asian semiconductor value chain, with holdings spanning leading manufacturers and design specialists.
5h
State Street expands S&P 500 sector ETF range
The funds are designed to mirror the composition of S&P 500 sector indices without capping the weight of the largest constituent companies.
5h
Themes ETFs unveils AI-focused Mangos ETF
The new Nasdaq-listed fund targets Meta, Anthropic, Nvidia, Alphabet, OpenAI and SpaceX, using derivatives and direct investments to gain exposure to the group.
5h
Rowe Price expands US wealth management footprint
The asset manager is growing adviser-facing teams, adding senior leadership and increasing access to investment and portfolio solutions across its US intermediaries business.
5h
Standard Chartered launches crypto trading for UAE clients
Standard Chartered has launched Bitcoin and Ether trading for eligible affluent clients in the UAE, with access through their existing bank accounts.
5h
Rex Shares debuts pharma ETF
The strategy captures companies developing and producing peptide-based products while manufacturing demand outpaces supply.
6h
Amundi bolsters thematic ETF range
The new Ucits funds provide targeted exposure to space technologies, critical metals and electrification infrastructure.
6h
Hedios locks in early redemption as Natixis note hits autocall trigger
The autocallable note logged 10% gain against 5.15% delivered by its benchmark index.
6h
Halo integrates structured notes solutions into Composite Wealth’s adviser workflow
The collaboration adds new modelling capabilities for advisers amid rising demand and continued growth in US issuance.
6h
Former CFTC counsel joins Mayer Brown
The law firm is enhancing its crypto assets and blockchain technologies, prediction markets, event contracts and artificial intelligence capabilities.