30 Jul 2025
Annuities roundup: Rila sales climb 20% in Q2 2025
Also, Hong Kong welcomes more indexed universal life (IUL); Revol One Financial brings new FIA; two insurers partner on distribution; AllianceBernstein adds Pacific Life.
07 Jul 2025
SRP in brief: high tech
The latest product news, market reviews, people moves and regulatory updates from SRP’s news desk, which this week reported on several developments in the technology space.
01 Jul 2025
Annuity roundup: Corebridge exits variable annuities
Also, Delaware Life launches accumulation fixed index annuity with Janus Henderson index; Salt Financial research backs intraday mechanism; Security Benefit’s survey shows positive sentiment.
13 Jun 2025
Product wrap: Natixis IM issues capital protected fund, Barclays Shiller index pops up in Finland
In this week’s wrap we look at a selection of structured products with strike dates between 8-14 June 2025.
04 Jun 2025
Annuities roundup: Florida broker found in breach of Reg BI
Also, US indexed annuity sales and Canadian life insurance premiums are out for Q1 2025; new indices and features are added for fixed index annuity and lifer.
02 Jun 2025
SRP in brief: more news from France
The market was in spotlight as industry professionals gathered at the SRP France Conference 2025 in Paris.
23 May 2025
Latest: 3x leveraged ETFs debut in Canada, Singapore’s DLC turnover spikes in April
Also, tier-one Hong Kong broker brings PPNs; CACIB and Solactive collaborate; Innovator adds 100% protection for buffer ETFs; a new impact index is launched.
06 May 2025
SRP in brief: telling stories
The latest interviews, market reviews, people moves and product information from SRP’s news desk.
29 Apr 2025
Annuities roundup: AuguStar adds five more MerQube indices to FIA
Also: advisor found in breach of fiduciary duty; GBU Life unveils new annuity; Athene simplifies flagship FIAs; and new report predicts US annuity to reach US$388 billion by 2029.
28 Apr 2025
SRP in brief: funds in focus
US managers roll out actively-managed ETFs featuring a laddered approach, while the UK regulator is seeking industry feedback on some remaining issues to support the new regime for Consumer Composite Investments.
25 Apr 2025
Digital assets: VSE opens doors to crypto trackers, Amina partners with EDG in product push
Also: Penguin secures MAS licence, unveils white-glove investment services; Bitwise unveils four crypto ETPs on LSE; 21Shares readies Dogecoin ETP; and Ripple to launch Asia’s first XRP play.
14 Apr 2025
SRP in brief: crash bang boom
The market turbulence triggered by the new tariffs imposed by the US government put the focus firmly on structured products last week.