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A selection of actionable insight, commentary and analysis on the major trends shaping the structured products markets.

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SG extends Global Markets reshuffle

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SG extends Global Markets reshuffle

The bank is strengthening its London and New York franchises with a new leadership structure across global markets, equities and equity derivatives.

Market
German trade body looking to attract more people to capital market investments

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German trade body looking to attract more people to capital market investments

Better financial education, more financial incentives and less bureaucracy is needed, according to the BSW’s latest survey.

Market
Belgian retail investor activity slips in Q2 2026

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Belgian retail investor activity slips in Q2 2026

The number of Belgian retail investors trading shares, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and bonds declined in the second quarter of 2026, although ETF participation continued to grow over the longer term.

Regulation
Europe’s retail investors turn to turbos, Esma flags scale of complex-product trading

14 Sep 2026

Europe’s retail investors turn to turbos, Esma flags scale of complex-product trading

More than 10 million EU retail investors traded derivatives or structured products between 2022 and 2025, with rising turbo-certificate activity potentially pointing to a shift away from CFDs.

Regulation
Esma warns of market risks despite strong investor optimism

14 Sep 2026

Esma warns of market risks despite strong investor optimism

Europe's markets have remained resilient in 2026, but regulators warn that elevated valuations and geopolitical risks could leave investors exposed to sudden corrections.

Market
European ETF industry approaches US$4 trillion milestone: ETFGI

14 Sep 2026

European ETF industry approaches US$4 trillion milestone: ETFGI

The European exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry recorded its 47th consecutive month of net inflows in August, helping assets rise to a record US$3.97tn, according to ETFGI.

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Pictet launches AI-based equity ETF suite in Switzerland

14 Sep 2026

Pictet launches AI-based equity ETF suite in Switzerland

The asset manager has become the 38th exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer on SIX Swiss Exchange, following the listing of seven actively managed equity ETFs that use artificial intelligence (AI) models to support stock selection.

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BlackRock targets growing appetite for outcome ETFs in EU

10 Sep 2026

BlackRock targets growing appetite for outcome ETFs in EU

The asset manager is building out its range of income and protection strategies as demand grows for ETFs that can provide more defined risk and return profiles.

Products
Swiss providers team up for AMC on fund of structured products

10 Sep 2026

Swiss providers team up for AMC on fund of structured products

The certificate offers leveraged participation in the Finanzlab Multi Index Fund, an open-ended fund which invests in a portfolio of BRCs.

Market
Danske Bank launches wealth advisory platform

10 Sep 2026

Danske Bank launches wealth advisory platform

Danske Bank has launched an advisory solution for private banking clients, combining its investment expertise with BlackRock’s Aladdin Wealth technology platform.

Market
SIX expands data offering with launch of Market Signal platform

10 Sep 2026

SIX expands data offering with launch of Market Signal platform

The service delivers best bid and offers pricing from SIX Swiss Exchange, BME Exchange and Aquis-covered markets, alongside historical datasets and artificial intelligence (AI)-ready licensing.

Market
SIX turnover up 34% YoY, Vontobel remains top issuer

09 Sep 2026

SIX turnover up 34% YoY, Vontobel remains top issuer

Eight months in and the combined turnover for the year has already reached 87% of the total for the whole of 2025.