09 Oct 2026
Product wrap: SG eyes EM equity fund in France, KBC vehicle cashes in on callable note
In this week’s wrap, we look at a selection of structured products with strike dates between 4-10 October 2026.
09 Oct 2026
MSCI launches SignalLab to streamline access to research-grade signals
The platform offers standardised, validated signals built on the index provider’s data and infrastructure, with daily updates and global coverage.
08 Oct 2026
QRT onboards index solutions veteran
The former MSCI global head of index client solutions has joined the quantitative investment firm as quantitative trading director in Paris.
07 Oct 2026
Healthcare, inflation, social security reshaping retirement planning: Harris Poll survey
Rising healthcare costs, inflation and concerns over Social Security are reshaping how Gen X and Millennials are preparing for retirement, according to a survey.
07 Oct 2026
OCC adds IEX Options as clearing participant
The equity derivatives clearing organisation will provide clearing and settlement services for IEX Options, expanding its network of exchange participants as the listed derivatives market continues to grow.
07 Oct 2026
Startrader expands 24/7 CFD offering with 20 stock and ETF products
Startrader has expanded its round-the-clock trading range by adding 20 stock and exchange-traded fund (ETF) contract for differences (CFDs), with a focus on companies linked to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure across Asia and the US.
07 Oct 2026
Prediction markets move into structured products
The growth of prediction markets has created sufficient liquidity for structured product issuers to consider new types of products.
07 Oct 2026
Morningstar finds no corresponding time savings with rising AI use among advisers
The findings show that workflow friction and rapid growth in private market complexity are preventing advisers from reclaiming time.
07 Oct 2026
Binance launches AI tools for trading and investing
The cryptocurrency exchange said the platform will provide personalised market information, artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted strategy development and developer tools integrated with its trading infrastructure.
06 Oct 2026
Optiver expands market making into autocallable ETFs
The Amsterdam-based firm goes live on WisdomTree's new Eurostoxx 50 strategies.
06 Oct 2026
Nuveen closes Schroders acquisition with US$2.6 trillion in combined assets
The move aims to establish a global investment business with expanded capabilities across public and private markets.
06 Oct 2026
LSEG and Snowflake broaden AI-driven data collaboration
The five-year agreement aims to integrate financial-data infrastructure with cloud-native artificial intelligence (AI) tools.