28 Apr 2026
Thrive Plus FIA reintroduces Barclays custom play in US annuities market
A new fixed indexed annuity has been introduced featuring a the Barclays Fortune volatility control index for the second time in the US annuities space.
2h
Aspida adds Bitcoin linked index to annuity range
The option gives retirement investors indirect exposure to Bitcoin within a capital protected structure.
2h
Digital Ascension Group strengthens leadership team
The firm has appointed three senior executives as it expands its digital asset wealth management offering.
3h
Defiance adds single stock leveraged product to its ETF suite
The exchange-traded fund (ETF) aims to provide twice the daily return on the share price of Seagate Technology Holdings.
6h
Charles Schwab to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to retail clients
The Schwab Crypto service will provide direct access to Bitcoin and Ethereum at a fee of 75 basis points, with custody provided via its banking subsidiary and infrastructure support from Paxos.
27 Apr 2026
WealthVest partners with Axonic to offer annuity products
The collaboration brings Axonic Insurance’s fixed and indexed annuities to WealthVest’s national network of financial institutions and advisory firms.
27 Apr 2026
Nakamoto details derivatives income strategy with Bitcoin hedging
The programme combines option-writing and protective hedges against a defined portion of the firm’s Bitcoin holdings.
27 Apr 2026
SMBC names Shrikar Shah head of rates structured trading
The firm has appointed former Morgan Stanley executive Shrikar Shah citing his background in structured notes issuance, trading and platform development.
24 Apr 2026
Natixis hires ex-UBS sales executive to tap RIAs
The banker has been assigned coverage of broker-dealers and registered investment advisors (RIAs) following his predecessor’s move to Marex.
24 Apr 2026
Hamilton files for new covered call ETFs
The firm announced regulatory filings for proposed Canadian and international equity ETFs designed to generate monthly income through covered call strategies.
24 Apr 2026
Financial planning set to reach most investors by 2027
Growth to be driven by shifting client expectations, digital tools and stronger engagement models.
24 Apr 2026
Tradr ETFs outlines Cboe listings of leveraged single-stock strategies
The ETF issuer has announced plans to introduce four single-stock leveraged strategies tied to companies including Coupang, Seagate Technology and Monolithic Power Systems.