Insights

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

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Regulation
Finma flags risks around use of structured products in discretionary portfolios

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Finma flags risks around use of structured products in discretionary portfolios

The Swiss regulator is pointing at recurring supervisory failures involving actively managed certificates, conflicts of interest and suitability assessments following a sharp rise in escalation cases.

Technology
Otala.markets: AI acts as translator, not the pricing engine

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Otala.markets: AI acts as translator, not the pricing engine

The structured products provider’s AI-powered pricing tool is designed to simplify structured product analysis for professional investors while accelerating pricing and comparison across live market offerings.

Market
Boerse Stuttgart June turnover jumps 146% in June

03 Jul 2026

Boerse Stuttgart June turnover jumps 146% in June

Boerse Stuttgart reported turnover of €20.3 billion (US$23.23 billion) in June, with structured securities accounting for more than half of the month's trading activity.

Market
SIX reports 15.3% rise in H1 trading turnover

03 Jul 2026

SIX reports 15.3% rise in H1 trading turnover

Growth in structured products, alongside rising exchange-traded fund ETF and fixed income activity, contributed to a 15.3% increase in trading turnover across SIX Swiss Exchange and BME Exchange during the first half (H1) of 2026.

Technology
Crédit Agricole CIB advances quantum computing work with Pasqal

03 Jul 2026

Crédit Agricole CIB advances quantum computing work with Pasqal

The roadmap shifts the collaboration from research to operational deployment across capital markets activities.

Market
Stoxx inks pact with Germany on sustainable equity indices

03 Jul 2026

Stoxx inks pact with Germany on sustainable equity indices

The mandate covers the development of climate-aligned equity benchmarks for government special funds and social security portfolios.

Market Reviews
Europe Q1 2026 (part 1): France and Italy drive growth as market rotates towards indices and strategic themes

02 Jul 2026

Europe Q1 2026 (part 1): France and Italy drive growth as market rotates towards indices and strategic themes

The European structured products market started 2026 with sales volumes recovering from the slowdown observed in the final quarter of 2025.

Products
Intermonte, SG offer 105% protection on AI prop index in Italy

02 Jul 2026

Intermonte, SG offer 105% protection on AI prop index in Italy

The four-year capital-protected investment certificate provides exposure to the SGI Global AI Infrastructure VT 8 Index while offering a minimum redemption amount of 105% at maturity.

People
Indosuez reinforces UHNW and HNW coverage with fresh appointment

02 Jul 2026

Indosuez reinforces UHNW and HNW coverage with fresh appointment

The role aims to support the firm’s strategy to accelerate client acquisition and strengthen its position among entrepreneurial families in France and Europe.

Market
Bitget opens CFD leg of cross-asset UEX futures league

02 Jul 2026

Bitget opens CFD leg of cross-asset UEX futures league

The two-month competition combines multiple asset classes within a single structure and will culminate in a global live trading event.

Market
TP ICAP completes Vantage Capital Markets acquisition

02 Jul 2026

TP ICAP completes Vantage Capital Markets acquisition

TP ICAP has completed its acquisition of Vantage Capital Markets, expanding its global broking business and strengthening its equity derivatives and fixed income offering.

Regulation
EBA seeks feedback on Taxonomy disclosure rules

02 Jul 2026

EBA seeks feedback on Taxonomy disclosure rules

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a consultation on proposals to simplify Taxonomy disclosure requirements for banks and investment firms.