Insights

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

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Market
Heartland enters FIA market with vol control indices

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Heartland enters FIA market with vol control indices

The Kansas City, MO-based insurer has brought its first fixed index annuity (FIA) featuring two volatility-controlled indices.

Market
Structured annuity sales edge higher in third quarter

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Structured annuity sales edge higher in third quarter

With US$19.9 billion in sales in Q3 25, structured annuities have grown by almost 25% year on year.

Market
DeFi eyes CAD Stablecoin-linked ETPs

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DeFi eyes CAD Stablecoin-linked ETPs

The approval positions QCAD for broader adoption in regulated environments.

Regulation
Nasdaq seeks SEC approval on IBIT increased options limits

27 Nov 2025

Nasdaq seeks SEC approval on IBIT increased options limits

The proposal aims to fulfil a rising demand for ‘hedging vehicles and income-generating strategies’ on the largest Bitcoin ETF, says the exchange.

Market
BNPP structured products issuance flourishes, boosted by Apac launches

27 Nov 2025

BNPP structured products issuance flourishes, boosted by Apac launches

High issuance in Apac was the driving force behind the significant YoY increase

Market
Robinhood partners with Susquehanna to operate derivatives exchange

27 Nov 2025

Robinhood partners with Susquehanna to operate derivatives exchange

Robinhood and Susquehanna have teamed up for a CFTC-licensed exchange.

Market
Defiance ETFs expands leveraged single stock offering

27 Nov 2025

Defiance ETFs expands leveraged single stock offering

The fund provides inverse leverage of -2x (-200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of Oklo.

Regulation
Abaxx gets regulatory approval to serve US derivatives trading community

27 Nov 2025

Abaxx gets regulatory approval to serve US derivatives trading community

The registration will allow US-based futures commission merchants, brokers and trading firms to directly access Abaxx Exchange’s markets.

Market
Alpaca, SBI Securities partner to offer US stock execution service in Japan

27 Nov 2025

Alpaca, SBI Securities partner to offer US stock execution service in Japan

The move is prompted by the rising appetite for international equities among Japanese retail investors.

People
SEC investor advocate to depart in Jan 2026

27 Nov 2025

SEC investor advocate to depart in Jan 2026

Firvida led research on registered index-linked annuities and advanced disclosure reforms for retirement investors.

Products
First Trust readies debut autocallable ETF

26 Nov 2025

First Trust readies debut autocallable ETF

In collaboration with Vest Financial, First Trust has become the 6th ETF provider that has either introduced or filed for their autocallable offering over the last five months.

Technology
Frost Bank partners with Derivative Path to modernise derivatives platform

26 Nov 2025

Frost Bank partners with Derivative Path to modernise derivatives platform

The bank will implement DerivativeEDGE, a cloud-based solution from Derivative Path, to manage its over-the-counter derivatives business.