Swiss capital protected turnover increases 32% in first quarter of 2019

Turnover of structured products in Switzerland reached CHF91 billion (US$90.1 billion) in the first quarter of 2019, down one percent compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the Swiss Structured Products Association (SSPA). Capital protection products made up 18% of total turnover in Q1 2019, representing an increase of nominal turnover of 32% compared to Q1 2018. The nominal turnover of participation products increased by 19% to CHF16 billion, while despite