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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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J.P. Morgan on pace to hit 2024 sales record

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J.P. Morgan on pace to hit 2024 sales record

Structured notes sales at the largest US issuer for the first nine months has reached 77% of its record sales in 2024 after activities recovered from April sell-off.

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US ETF issuance tops US$1 trillion for second straight year

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US ETF issuance tops US$1 trillion for second straight year

For the second year in a row, exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuance in the US has exceeded US$1 trillion, according to a new report from the Investment Company Institute (ICI).

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Bitwise brings Solana staking ETP to US market

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Bitwise brings Solana staking ETP to US market

The ETP will stake 100% of Solana holdings in-house and will target over 7% in annual rewards.

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BlackRock brings AI to index design, rewrites rules of vol control

29 Oct 2025

BlackRock brings AI to index design, rewrites rules of vol control

Inside the Adaptive U.S. Equity 7% Index, a next-generation approach to volatility control and market regime awareness.

Regulation
First Trust sued for US$89m structured notes loss

29 Oct 2025

First Trust sued for US$89m structured notes loss

The large wholesaler is being taken to court by a group of retirees in Arizona over its alledged misrepresentation of structured notes sold at US$124m.

Regulation
Bitwise consults US law firm for portfolio expansion

29 Oct 2025

Bitwise consults US law firm for portfolio expansion

The latest development comes following the recent lifting of the Financial Conduct Authority’s ban on retail access to crypto products.

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Aspida's new annuity blends market returns with enhanced risk management

29 Oct 2025

Aspida's new annuity blends market returns with enhanced risk management

Aspida Life Insurance Company has launched a new annuity to help retirees balance the potential for market growth with protection from losses and improved digital control over their savings.

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Equitable acquires Stifel Independent Advisors to expand wealth management biz

29 Oct 2025

Equitable acquires Stifel Independent Advisors to expand wealth management biz

Equitable is planning to acquire Stifel Independent Advisors to expand its growing wealth management business and strengthening its network of financial professionals across the United States.

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Desjardins: lower rates are reducing the budget for complex options

28 Oct 2025

Desjardins: lower rates are reducing the budget for complex options

The Canadian issuer took the spotlight at the SRP Americas awards 2025 taking one regional accolade - Best House, Capital Protection – as well as a domestic award - Best Distributor, Capital Protection.

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Abyan Capital floats trading service in partnership with Alpaca

28 Oct 2025

Abyan Capital floats trading service in partnership with Alpaca

The launch strengthens the long-standing partnership between Abyan Capital and Alpaca, which began in 2021.

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Grayscale expands crypto offerings with Stacks product on OTC markets

27 Oct 2025

Grayscale expands crypto offerings with Stacks product on OTC markets

Grayscale Stacks Trust has become the first publicly quoted US investment product to provide exposure to STX, the underlying token of the Stacks network.

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Bloomberg Indices introduces broad-based US fixed income benchmark

27 Oct 2025

Bloomberg Indices introduces broad-based US fixed income benchmark

The new index is intended to complement the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index