1h
Europe Q2 2026 (part 2): equities drive growth, broader rates-linked mix
In the second part of our analysis, we analyse the asset classes and underlyings which drove the activity in the European market in Q2 2026.
4h
When the Greeks get it wrong: the hidden risk in structured products (part 1)
From Black-Scholes to Heston, the models used to price structured products can materially change both valuation and hedging exposures. A Reverse Convertible illustrates how volatility assumptions can reshape the price and Greeks of a seemingly simple product.
5h
Institutional demand rising for digital assets: State Street study
More institutions expect digital assets to become mainstream, with regulation, cybersecurity and digital cash emerging as key priorities.
5h
S&P DJI and Kaiko enable first on-chain OTC index swap
DRW and Marex have completed an over-the-counter (OTC) total return swap on the Canton Network using a tokenised S&P DJI investment-grade credit index.
5h
BingX brings access to 7,000 US stocks and ETFs through Alpaca
BingX users can now trade US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) using USDT and USDC, without making fiat deposits or opening a separate brokerage account.
5h
Blockchain.com applies for US licences for crypto derivatives and prediction markets
The US regulatory licences would allow Blockchain.com to offer crypto derivatives and prediction market contracts to retail and institutional customers.
6h
RBC iShares alliance launches AI-focused equity ETF in Canada
The BlackRock Asset Management Canada-managed fund offers active exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) and technology companies across developed and emerging markets.
7h
Startrader rolls out 48 US stock CFDs on MT5 platform
The multi-asset broker has expanded its US equities offering with extended weekday trading hours, enabling clients to trade a wider range of American stocks outside regular market sessions.
7h
Leonteq broadens digital pricing capabilities with FX launch
The new FX Pricer gives clients access to more than 80 currency pairs as Leonteq develops its digital investment platform and builds on stronger structured products activity in the first half of 2026.
8h
21Shares debuts Anthropic ETP offering exposure to its implied valuation
The strategy combines the firm’s engineering with FalconX’s derivatives capabilities to deliver synthetic pre-initial public offering (IPO) access to the artificial intelligence (AI) firm.
8h
Allianz Life expands Rila lineup with income and legacy protection rider
The feature provides a death benefit even if contract value depletes, reflecting shifting retiree priorities identified in the insurer’s 2026 study.
8h
Sammons expands wealth management presence with Criterion launch
The platform aims to expand beyond the Iowa-based firm’s core insurance and annuity lines, targeting growth in the independent and hybrid registered investment advisory (RIA) segment.