6h
German investors name debt, inflation and rates top stock market threats
German investors view national debt, rising inflation, and interest rate levels as the greatest threat to the financial markets.
8h
Finma approves Switzerland’s first Bitcoin ETF
Switzerland’s financial regulator has approved its first retail fund investing directly in Bitcoin, with requirements aimed at improving investor protection and transparency.
8h
Active equity ETFs dominate latest Xetra listings
Fidelity International and Amundi have broadened their European exchange-traded fund (ETF) line-ups with active equity strategies spanning global, European and US markets, while Ossiam has listed an S&P 500 fund on Xetra.
21 Oct 2026
Albemarle Street Partners to rebrand as WisdomTree Portfolio Solutions
The transition, scheduled to take place in February 2027, aligns UK adviser capabilities with WisdomTree’s broader model portfolio and investment solutions across Europe and the US.
20 Oct 2026
SILEX marks 10 years with €30bn in structured products
Ten years after its founding, SILEX has grown from a two-person start-up into a 100-strong group overseeing around €30bn of structured products, as it expands into discretionary portfolio management and targets family offices.
20 Oct 2026
Boerse Stuttgart secures DLT licence for digital settlement platform
BaFin has granted the exchange group a licence under the EU’s DLT Pilot Regime, allowing its Seturion platform to provide digital settlement services across Europe.
20 Oct 2026
Amplifi and CUE target gaps in structured product understanding
The partnership combines AI-based document analysis with consumer testing as firms face greater scrutiny over whether customers understand investment risks and potential returns.
20 Oct 2026
21Shares lists ETPs linked to Lighter and Venice tokens
The physically backed products provide exposure to decentralised perpetual futures trading and privacy-focused AI infrastructure.
19 Oct 2026
AI-driven portfolio construction opens the door to bespoke baskets
Machine learning tools that build and rebalance equity portfolios offer a possible route to bespoke underlyings for structured products.
16 Oct 2026
Esma sets out guidance on sustainability claims
The EU regulator has published guidance on climate transition and impact claims, outlining how market participants should explain sustainability objectives, support their claims with evidence and report progress.
16 Oct 2026
European ETF inflows extend streak as assets near $4 trillion
The sector recorded its 48th consecutive month of net inflows in September, with European-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracting US$51.04 billion during the month.
16 Oct 2026
MerQube launches responsible gold miners index for Global X ETF
The firm has launched a gold-mining exchange-traded fund tracking a MerQube index that applies ESG screens to listed mining companies.