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US individual life insurance sales record strong growth: Limra

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US individual life insurance sales record strong growth: Limra

Variable universal life (VUL) saw the sharpest increase, with new premium up 46% to US$751m in the quarter, while indexed universal life (IUL) premium exceeded US$1 billion.

Market
BlackRock survey reports strong appetite for ETFs

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BlackRock survey reports strong appetite for ETFs

The report highlighted growing adoption of these funds, particularly among first-time investors seeking diversification, convenience and cost-efficiency.

Products
Spotlight on…bearish structured notes in the US

14 Nov 2025

Spotlight on…bearish structured notes in the US

The number of notes aimed at investors seeking to trade off the beaten track have increased in the US over the last few months.

Market
WeBull enters South Korea with Meritz Financial partnership

14 Nov 2025

WeBull enters South Korea with Meritz Financial partnership

Webull has partnered with Meritz Financial Group to enter the South Korean market, providing local investors with access to US and other global markets through its digital investment platform.

Market
Tradr ETFs' new single stock leveraged funds go live on Cboe

13 Nov 2025

Tradr ETFs' new single stock leveraged funds go live on Cboe

The funds aim to deliver 200% of the daily performance of its specific underlying stock.

People
UBS hires long-standing financial adviser from Morgan Stanley

12 Nov 2025

UBS hires long-standing financial adviser from Morgan Stanley

The adviser, specialised in structured products, is joining in Connecticut after serving Morgan Stanley for 20 years.

Regulation
Isda paper shows DRR framework delivering cost, efficiency results

12 Nov 2025

Isda paper shows DRR framework delivering cost, efficiency results

The paper in collaboration with Capgemini is based on interviews with firms that have adopted the Isda Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR).

Market
Marex’s structured notes activity rebounds in Q3

11 Nov 2025

Marex’s structured notes activity rebounds in Q3

The British non-bank issuer and latest entrant to the US market has seen a rebound of structured notes revenue from April’s selloff despite falling behind from its peak.

People
RBC nabs US$1.2bn UBS team in US push

11 Nov 2025

RBC nabs US$1.2bn UBS team in US push

RBC Wealth Management is expanding its US reach by poaching a team from UBS with US$1.2 billion in assets under management.

Market
Bitget surpasses US$1 bn in stock futures trading volume

11 Nov 2025

Bitget surpasses US$1 bn in stock futures trading volume

The surge coincided with soaring US equities market driven by artificial intelligence and technology stocks.

Market
Schwab survey reveals sharp rise in retail ETF adoption

10 Nov 2025

Schwab survey reveals sharp rise in retail ETF adoption

A new study by Schwab Asset Management shows rising retail interest in cost-efficient, flexible investment strategies.

Market
TruStage broadens Rila suite with income annuity product

10 Nov 2025

TruStage broadens Rila suite with income annuity product

The new product will let customers balance growth potential and income certainty through tailored account allocations.