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Regulation
Korea regulator hits securities houses over HSCEI ELS mis-selling
Korea regulator hits securities houses over HSCEI ELS mis-selling

The latest fines come a month after the regulator fined local banks over the improper sales case on HSCEI-linked ELS.

Products
Natixis CIB positions AMCs at the crossroads of derivatives and financing
Natixis CIB positions AMCs at the crossroads of derivatives and financing

The French bank is using actively managed certificates (AMCs) to bridge equity derivatives, financing and structured strategies.

Products
Hungary: SPB, BNPP continue US tech collab
Hungary: SPB, BNPP continue US tech collab

The investment company hopes recent weakening of major tech names will create an attractive entry point for its latest express certificate.

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People

See key hires and staffing changes.

People
People: Leonteq veteran steps down as co-head partner shifts to buy side

28 January 2026

People: Leonteq veteran steps down as co-head partner shifts to buy side

Also, BCGE bolsters structured products business; Raffles hires new MD for relationship management; France’s Inter Invest hires director of partnerships; and Goldman expands AWM franchise.

People
Cboe beefs up top deck with exec appointments

28 Jan 2026

Cboe beefs up top deck with exec appointments

While Scott Johnston has been appointed as executive vice president and chief operating officer, Heidi Fischer has been made the executive vice president, global head of equities and spot markets.

People
InspereX bolsters RIA, private markets arms with senior appointments

28 Jan 2026

InspereX bolsters RIA, private markets arms with senior appointments

The firm said that the hires form part of its plan to expand distribution capabilities through 2026.

People
Arrivals and departures: top moves of 2025 – UOB, Vontobel, Wells Fargo

23 Jan 2026

Arrivals and departures: top moves of 2025 – UOB, Vontobel, Wells Fargo

As 2026 begins, SRP looks back at last year’s most relevant people moves highlighting new hires and exits at the main issuers and providers of structured products.

People
Arrivals and departures: top moves of 2025 – UBS

22 Jan 2026

Arrivals and departures: top moves of 2025 – UBS

As 2026 begins, SRP looks back at last year’s most relevant people moves highlighting new hires and exits at the main issuers and providers of structured products.

Products

An in-depth review of the latest product launches.

Products
Natixis CIB positions AMCs at the crossroads of derivatives and financing

2 February 2026

Natixis CIB positions AMCs at the crossroads of derivatives and financing

The French bank is using actively managed certificates (AMCs) to bridge equity derivatives, financing and structured strategies.

Products
Hungary: SPB, BNPP continue US tech collab

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Hungary: SPB, BNPP continue US tech collab

The investment company hopes recent weakening of major tech names will create an attractive entry point for its latest express certificate.

Products
Calamos targets Europe with first autocallable Ucits ETF

30 Jan 2026

Calamos targets Europe with first autocallable Ucits ETF

The US asset manager behind the world’s first autocallable ETF is making its European debut, registering a Dublin-domiciled fund as it awaits approval from the Irish central bank.

Products
Product wrap: betting on the middle-class boom

30 Jan 2026

Product wrap: betting on the middle-class boom

In this week’s wrap, we look at a selection of structured products with strike dates between 25-31 January 2026.

Products
SG’s AMCs gain ground as strategic offering

29 Jan 2026

SG’s AMCs gain ground as strategic offering

The French bank has grown its actively managed certificate business into a core part of its equity derivatives operations, offering flexible, multi-asset solutions for private banks and institutional clients.

Regulation

Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Regulation
Korea regulator hits securities houses over HSCEI ELS mis-selling

2 February 2026

Korea regulator hits securities houses over HSCEI ELS mis-selling

The latest fines come a month after the regulator fined local banks over the improper sales case on HSCEI-linked ELS.

Regulation
South Korea’s regulator clears single-stock leveraged ETFs

30 Jan 2026

South Korea’s regulator clears single-stock leveraged ETFs

Weekly options on local stocks and ETFs and minimum deposits for overseas leveraged products are among the key reforms.

Regulation
Hong Kong SFC, HKMA consult on OTC derivatives clearing rules

30 Jan 2026

Hong Kong SFC, HKMA consult on OTC derivatives clearing rules

The development comes as under the current approach, the existing list of calculation periods specified in the Clearing Rules needs to be updated regularly.

Regulation
EBA floats consultation on amendments on risk buffer guidelines

30 Jan 2026

EBA floats consultation on amendments on risk buffer guidelines

The central regulatory agency has also published an updated list of indicators for risk assessment and risk analysis tools along with a revised methodological guide.

Regulation
US SEC issues guidance on tokenised securities

29 Jan 2026

US SEC issues guidance on tokenised securities

US regulators have set out how tokenised shares, bonds and other securities should be treated under existing securities law, as more financial products move on to blockchain networks.

Technology

Discover technological advances in the industry.

Technology
Large RIAs step up AI and data spending: Cerulli

2 February 2026

Large RIAs step up AI and data spending: Cerulli

Large US investment advisory firms are putting more money into data and artificial intelligence as they look to grow and run their businesses more efficiently.

Technology
Banks push up tech adoption to boost adviser efficiency and retention: Cerulli

30 Jan 2026

Banks push up tech adoption to boost adviser efficiency and retention: Cerulli

The research noted that technology in the bank channel has moved to the forefront in the last 12 to 18 months with tools like e-signature and financial planning tools among the most sought after for implementation.

Technology
Annum Capital and Turoid outline AI initiatives for family offices in Asia

29 Jan 2026

Annum Capital and Turoid outline AI initiatives for family offices in Asia

Turoid to help develop a price discovery platform for structured products in the next phase of partnership.

Technology
AI bubble talk keeps Asia structured products market buzzing

28 Jan 2026

AI bubble talk keeps Asia structured products market buzzing

Structured product players in Asia are weighing the impact of a potential AI bubble as elevated tech valuations extend into 2026.

Technology
Rathbones strengthens risk visibility with Premialab’s analytics platform

07 Jan 2026

Rathbones strengthens risk visibility with Premialab’s analytics platform

The move supports Rathbones’ growing use of structured products and quantitative strategies.

Market

Key industry events and change drivers.

Market
SRP in brief: structured products adapt

2 February 2026

SRP in brief: structured products adapt

This week’s SRP coverage highlights key developments across structured products markets in Asia, Europe and North America, underscoring shifts in investor demand, regulatory activity and platform innovation.

Market
BlackRock and Partners Group team up for private markets SMA

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BlackRock and Partners Group team up for private markets SMA

The firms introduce outcome-oriented multi-asset structure aimed at easing adviser access to private equity, credit and real assets.

Market
Crypto market sees rise in short-term volatility: Bybit

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Crypto market sees rise in short-term volatility: Bybit

Crypto markets saw a sharp rise in short term volatility last week as traders reacted to changing expectations around US interest rate outlook.

Market
NinjaTrader expands futures trading to Europe

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NinjaTrader expands futures trading to Europe

Retail futures traders in Europe now have a way to access exchange-listed contracts as NinjaTrader rolls out its platform in two major EU markets.

Market
Rex and Tuttle Capital roll out ETF tracking Redwire

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Rex and Tuttle Capital roll out ETF tracking Redwire

The launch extends TRex suite as managers cite rising trading interest in space and defence themes.

Data Insights

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Market Reviews

An in-depth view of market activity in some of the world’s most dynamic markets.

Market Reviews
Hungary 2025: SG dominates, boosted by FX and ETF index

30 January 2026

Hungary 2025: SG dominates, boosted by FX and ETF index

The French bank captured 60% of the Hungarian market, according to SRP data.

Market Reviews
China December 2025: retail structured deposits keep momentum

29 Jan 2026

China December 2025: retail structured deposits keep momentum

The structured deposit issuance maintained the momentum towards the end of 2025

Market Reviews
Poland Q4 2025: Morgan Stanley debuts as Natixis marches on

28 Jan 2026

Poland Q4 2025: Morgan Stanley debuts as Natixis marches on

The US investment bank made its first ever appearance as an issuer on the SRP Poland database.

Market Reviews
Hong Kong, December 2025: listed products turnover climbs, tech and semiconductors lead demand

27 Jan 2026

Hong Kong, December 2025: listed products turnover climbs, tech and semiconductors lead demand

Nvidia continues to lead the pack as the most used underlying for equity-linked investments.

Market Reviews
UK December 2025: single equity indices regain control, for now

26 Jan 2026

UK December 2025: single equity indices regain control, for now

Products linked to a single equity index captured more than 70% of sales volumes in December, despite having lost market share to index baskets over the course of 2025.

Analysis

Explore key market themes backed by SRP’s proprietary analysis.

Analysis
Europe Q3 2025 (part 2): asset classes and underlyings - equity dominates

16 January 2026

Europe Q3 2025 (part 2): asset classes and underlyings - equity dominates

In the second of our three-part review of the European structured products market, we focus on asset classes and underlyings.

Analysis
Europe Q3 2025: growth driven by yield enhancement, capital protection

09 Jan 2026

Europe Q3 2025: growth driven by yield enhancement, capital protection

Germany, Italy and Switzerland stood out as growth markets during the third quarter of 2025.

Analysis
Greeks analysis: FTSE 100 v Nikkei 225

07 Jan 2026

Greeks analysis: FTSE 100 v Nikkei 225

We look at key Greeks metrics across the FTSE 100 and Nikkei 225 to reveal differences in volatility, delta exposure and risk dynamics.

Analysis
Greeks: beyond the unknown future volatility

19 Dec 2025

Greeks: beyond the unknown future volatility

How fat tails, volatility surfaces and exotic payoffs reshape option pricing

Analysis
Greeks comparison - Microsoft and Nvidia (Part 2)

03 Dec 2025

Greeks comparison - Microsoft and Nvidia (Part 2)

This article follows on from an earlier piece that examined Delta, Gamma and Vega sensitivities for Microsoft and Nvidia using data from the SRP Greeks application.

Special Reports

Our special reports provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights on emerging trends and market dynamics. Each report is meticulously researched, offering valuable perspectives that help you stay informed with access to exclusive data and expert commentary.

Structured for Volatility: Global Market Sentiment Survey 2025/2026
Structured for Volatility: Global Market Sentiment Survey 2025/2026

197 structured product professionals, 26 countries, 14 expert interviews.
This first-of-its-kind global survey, in partnership with LPA, combines qualitative and quantitative data to provide a benchmark outlook for 2025 and beyond.

SRP Index Report 2025: Custom & Strategy Indices
SRP Index Report 2025: Custom & Strategy Indices

In the third chapter of the SRP 2025 Index report, we look at the landscape involving custom and proprietary indices between 2022-2024

France Structured Products Performance Overview 2024
France Structured Products Performance Overview 2024

The SRP France Structured Products Performance Overview 2024 analyses the performance of structured investment solutions in the French market during 2024.