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Limra: FIA sales drop in Q3, Rila projected to expand through 2028

10 Dec 2025

Limra: FIA sales drop in Q3, Rila projected to expand through 2028

Sales activities at Athene remain robust despite the overall decline; majority of the top 20 Rila carriers are poised to reach their last year’s record.

Market
Guardian adds two crediting strategies to flagship Rila

10 Dec 2025

Guardian adds two crediting strategies to flagship Rila

Step-up trigger rate and capped participation and spread have been added to Guardian MarketPerform.

Regulation
SEC blocks ultra-leveraged ETFs from nine providers

09 Dec 2025

SEC blocks ultra-leveraged ETFs from nine providers

The US regulator has halted the review of over 100 ETFs with a leverage of 3x or 5x, citing concern around value-at-risk (VaR).

Market
InspereX survey: equities to lead as top-performing asset class in 2026

09 Dec 2025

InspereX survey: equities to lead as top-performing asset class in 2026

InspereX's annual survey involved 856 financial advisers and was conducted between 5 November to 12 November.

Products
J.P. Morgan lists capped bearish notes on ARK ETF

08 Dec 2025

J.P. Morgan lists capped bearish notes on ARK ETF

The two-year notes are designed for investors who expect ARKW to fall and are willing to accept limited downside protection as well as a cap on gains.

Market
WisdomTree diversifies tokenised suite with options-based income fund

08 Dec 2025

WisdomTree diversifies tokenised suite with options-based income fund

The fund seeks to track the price and yield performance of the Volos US Large Cap Target 2.5% PutWrite Index, before fees and expenses.

People
Caceis expands US presence with senior exec appointment

08 Dec 2025

Caceis expands US presence with senior exec appointment

The appointment follows firm's strategic moves including RBC acquisition and launch of Canadian operational hub.

Regulation
SEC committee urges focus on AI and on-chain market rules

08 Dec 2025

SEC committee urges focus on AI and on-chain market rules

SEC chair Paul Atkins (pictured) called for principles-based disclosures on AI and a measured approach to tokenisation to safeguard investor confidence.

Market
Bitnomial set to debut regulated spot crypto exchange

08 Dec 2025

Bitnomial set to debut regulated spot crypto exchange

According to Bitnomial, the launch is scheduled this week and was made possible by the work of CFTC acting chairman Caroline Pham.

Market Reviews
US October 2025: another peak for the street, JPM retreats

05 Dec 2025

US October 2025: another peak for the street, JPM retreats

Sales of structured products jumped to an unprecedented monthly level at US$19.0 billion while J.P. Morgan slides to the fourth place from the top in a rare move.

Market
VanEck, Vestmark partner to offer custom model portfolios for advisors

05 Dec 2025

VanEck, Vestmark partner to offer custom model portfolios for advisors

The portfolios will be available to registered investment advisers, broker-dealer representatives and other advisory professionals.

Products
Innovator initiates first monthly distributions for autocallable income ETFs

05 Dec 2025

Innovator initiates first monthly distributions for autocallable income ETFs

The two funds include the Innovator Index Autocallable Income Strategy ETF (ACII) and the Innovator Equity Autocallable Income Strategy ETF (ACEI), both listed on the NYSE Arca.