SG pitches ESG thematic prop trio in Asia

Asia Pacific | Indices

21h by Summer Wang

The French bank is pitching new outperformance warrants linked to the SGI European Green Deal Index after rolling out Delta-one certificates in Asia last December.

HSBC introduces China-focused ESG play via structured deposit

Asia Pacific | Indices

07 Apr 2021 by Summer Wang

HSBC China has launched a structured deposit linked to the Solactive China Future Consumers ESG Screened PR Index to capitalise on China’s carbon neutrality initiative.

SG debuts ‘smart climate’ prop play in US

North America | Indices

06 Apr 2021 by Lavanya Nair

The French bank’s new environmental, social governance (ESG) custom index, developed in collaboration with climate risk analytics platform Entelligent, will underlie a new fixed indexed annuity (FIA) deployed by Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company.

Index groups in structured products (part 1): traditional indices

International | Indices

31 Mar 2021 by Tim Mortimer - FVC

Structured products provide a broad range of investment opportunities used by investors around the world looking for precise exposure, defined returns and risk control.

HSBC, Barclays introduce new custom indices in the US

North America | Indices

30 Mar 2021 by Lavanya Nair

US annuities provider Athene USA has launched the Athene AccuMax, a fixed indexed annuity (FIA) offering three different options to get exposure to the market.

S&P broadens ESG reach

North America | Indices

26 Mar 2021 by Lavanya Nair

The index provider has bolstered its range of ESG and sustainable indices with two new additions.

Société Générale deploys prop index plays amid expanding annuity market

North America | Indices

25 Mar 2021 by Lavanya Nair

The French bank is seeking to capitalise on its index capabilities to respond to demand for custom indices in the indexed annuities market.

Barclays: commodities are an interesting space to watch

North America | Indices

22 Mar 2021 by Lavanya Nair

The UK bank has seen a boost in growth structures as it leverages its multi-asset strategies.

HSBC debuts prop luxury index in Asia

Asia Pacific | Indices

15 Mar 2021 by Summer Wang

HSBC has launched the Solactive Luxury Dynamic Factors 10% Daily Risk Control TR Index-linked private placement notes (PPN) in Hong Kong SAR and structured deposits in Malaysia, to capitalise on the growing luxury consumption in Asia after Covid-19.