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Products
Autocalls harness volatility premium to beat equity risk-return ratios, study finds
Autocalls harness volatility premium to beat equity risk-return ratios, study finds

The outperformance is most pronounced at lower observation frequencies.

Products
UBP Asia’s structured product volumes surge 90%
UBP Asia’s structured product volumes surge 90%

The Swiss private bank saw its participation solution segment quadruple as investors chased long equity exposure and yield, with US tech and fixed income driving growth across the region.

Products
ING debuts fee-free crypto ETNs in Germany
ING debuts fee-free crypto ETNs in Germany

The move reflects growing demand for regulated, bank-backed crypto exposure as competition heats up across Europe.

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People

See key hires and staffing changes.

People
21Shares appoints Stephen Coltman as head of macro

3 February 2026

21Shares appoints Stephen Coltman as head of macro

21Shares has added a senior macro specialist to its investment team as it continues to build out active portfolio management for its crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) business.

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

28 Jan 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.

Products

An in-depth review of the latest product launches.

Products
Autocalls harness volatility premium to beat equity risk-return ratios, study finds

3 February 2026

Autocalls harness volatility premium to beat equity risk-return ratios, study finds

The outperformance is most pronounced at lower observation frequencies.

Products
UBP Asia’s structured product volumes surge 90%

03 Feb 2026

UBP Asia’s structured product volumes surge 90%

The Swiss private bank saw its participation solution segment quadruple as investors chased long equity exposure and yield, with US tech and fixed income driving growth across the region.

Products
ING debuts fee-free crypto ETNs in Germany

03 Feb 2026

ING debuts fee-free crypto ETNs in Germany

The move reflects growing demand for regulated, bank-backed crypto exposure as competition heats up across Europe.

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

02 Feb 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

02 Feb 2026

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.

Regulation

Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Regulation
Nomura’s Laser Digital files application to launch US National Trust Bank

3 February 2026

Nomura’s Laser Digital files application to launch US National Trust Bank

The proposed entity aims to offer custody and spot trading of digital assets, plus custody of US government securities.

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

02 Feb 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.

Technology

Discover technological advances in the industry.

Technology
RIA's AI adoption more than doubles but still in early stages: Schwab study

3 February 2026

RIA's AI adoption more than doubles but still in early stages: Schwab study

The study found that most firms remained in the early stages of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, with use cases concentrated on administrative tasks like note-taking and email drafting.

Technology
Large RIAs step up AI and data spending: Cerulli

02 Feb 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.

Market

Key industry events and change drivers.

Market
BNPP releases 2026 hedge fund outlook

3 February 2026

BNPP releases 2026 hedge fund outlook

BNP Paribas has published its latest hedge fund outlook, based on a survey of large global investors who together oversee more than US$1 trillion in hedge fund assets.

Market
CopexPro expands dual investment and smart yield products

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CopexPro expands dual investment and smart yield products

Digital investment platform CopexPro has expanded two of its core structured products as it looks to meet growing demand for automated yield strategies.

Market
Global X Canada adds tokenisation-focused index ETF to its suite

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Global X Canada adds tokenisation-focused index ETF to its suite

The fund is aimed at providing exposure to the growth of companies driving the development and adoption of tokenised financial infrastructure.

Market
Family offices deepen shift into alternatives: JPM

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Family offices deepen shift into alternatives: JPM

Strong appetite for private markets contrasts with limited exposure to gold, crypto and infrastructure.

Market
Structured products drive record turnover at Boerse Stuttgart

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Structured products drive record turnover at Boerse Stuttgart

Knockout warrants, factor warrants and leverage products dominated flows as structured securities lead exchange turnover at €9.6 billion.

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Market Reviews

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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.