Insights

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

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Market Reviews
Belgium Q2 2026: fund-linked almost overtake fixed income, ING hits record sales

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Belgium Q2 2026: fund-linked almost overtake fixed income, ING hits record sales

Products linked to managed funds captured 41% market share in a quarter which saw ING launch one of the all-time bestselling products.

Market
Alpaca introduces German equities trading

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Alpaca introduces German equities trading

The launch gives Alpaca's broker partners access to German-listed companies through Deutsche Börse Xetra.

Market
Merrill Lynch issues €160m tech-linked autocall in France

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Merrill Lynch issues €160m tech-linked autocall in France

The capital-at-risk note has a tenor of just under nine years during which it offers access to a European technology index.

Regulation
Ctrl Alt secures Mifid authorisation from the Irish central bank

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Ctrl Alt secures Mifid authorisation from the Irish central bank

The license expands the firm’s regulated footprint across Europe, adding to existing approvals in the United Kingdom and Dubai.

Market
LSE to introduce agent-based trading and digital-first settlement architecture

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LSE to introduce agent-based trading and digital-first settlement architecture

The venue will debut with exchange-traded products (ETPs) built around automated connectivity and digitised issuance and settlement.

Products
Europe best-selling products H1 2026: Natixis beats €2.5 billion in France

21 Jul 2026

Europe best-selling products H1 2026: Natixis beats €2.5 billion in France

SRP reviewed some of the best-selling products across European markets in the first half of 2026.

Market
BME reports sustained structured products activity in June

21 Jul 2026

BME reports sustained structured products activity in June

The Spanish exchange recorded €18m (US$ 20.5) in traded volume during June, with warrants accounting for the majority of trading activity and listings.

Products
Irish fund targets lower volatility by switching to index-linked autocalls

20 Jul 2026

Irish fund targets lower volatility by switching to index-linked autocalls

The fund is seeking to lower its volatility by aiming for 80% index-based holdings by year end.

Market
ISS Stoxx names new CEO to lead global business

20 Jul 2026

ISS Stoxx names new CEO to lead global business

The leadership change follows the departure of the long-serving chief executive, who will continue as an adviser.

Market
L&G adds global equity ETF

20 Jul 2026

L&G adds global equity ETF

The exchange-traded fund (ETF) provides access to a multi-factor global equity strategy that has previously been used by institutional investors.

Market Reviews
Europe Q1 2026 (part 2): autocallables drive market towards longer-dated defensive payoffs

17 Jul 2026

Europe Q1 2026 (part 2): autocallables drive market towards longer-dated defensive payoffs

Athena and Phoenix autocalls accounted for 34% of total sales in the first quarter of 2026.

Market
German federal states back Stoxx-linked pension bond fund

17 Jul 2026

German federal states back Stoxx-linked pension bond fund

Hesse, Baden-Württemberg and the German federal government are setting up a corporate bond fund to invest pension reserves through an index-based strategy.