08 Sep 2025
Recent research from the index ratings and analytics specialist firm provides insight on how the design of index strategies can have a significant impact on their performance, especially at times of market turmoil.
12 Aug 2025
Sudden spikes in volatility have made it difficult for risk control strategies used in the structured products market to adapt.
07 Aug 2025
Also, TIS enhances platform's infrastructure; former head of structured products at Raiffeisen Centrobank shifts to buy-side; Nomura invests in rates business; and more.
16 Jun 2025
The latest analysis on the performance of risk control indices by The Index Standard (TIS) reveals that older risk control indices showed larger drawdowns during the market turmoil recorded between Liberation Day and the Geneva announcement on the pause of tariffs with China.
05 Dec 2024
The increasing popularity of this new type of underlying is backed by its performance.
02 Dec 2024
It was a busy week for the US index-linked annuity market, and elsewhere.
28 Nov 2024
“Need for Speed” – Sometimes too good can be true
27 Nov 2024
“Need for Speed” – Sometimes too good can be true
08 Aug 2024
The latest US annuity sales results are out as new tools or products are launched by Midland National, SBLI, Principal and Allianz Life.
20 Feb 2024
In 2023, 168 of the 225 indices tracked by The Index Standard (TIS) posted a positive return, adding to the momentum for fixed index annuities (FIAs).
05 Oct 2023
The fourth chapter of the SRP Index Report 2023 is available for download now.
05 Sep 2023
The independent provider of ratings, analytical insights and forecasts on indices used in investment products is playing an increasingly relevant role in the structured products industry as it seeks to broaden the understanding of indices that have been developed specifically for this market.