9h
Institutional demand rising for digital assets: State Street study
More institutions expect digital assets to become mainstream, with regulation, cybersecurity and digital cash emerging as key priorities.
9h
S&P DJI and Kaiko enable first on-chain OTC index swap
DRW and Marex have completed an over-the-counter (OTC) total return swap on the Canton Network using a tokenised S&P DJI investment-grade credit index.
9h
BingX brings access to 7,000 US stocks and ETFs through Alpaca
BingX users can now trade US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) using USDT and USDC, without making fiat deposits or opening a separate brokerage account.
10h
Blockchain.com applies for US licences for crypto derivatives and prediction markets
The US regulatory licences would allow Blockchain.com to offer crypto derivatives and prediction market contracts to retail and institutional customers.
10h
RBC iShares alliance launches AI-focused equity ETF in Canada
The BlackRock Asset Management Canada-managed fund offers active exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) and technology companies across developed and emerging markets.
11h
Startrader rolls out 48 US stock CFDs on MT5 platform
The multi-asset broker has expanded its US equities offering with extended weekday trading hours, enabling clients to trade a wider range of American stocks outside regular market sessions.
12h
21Shares debuts Anthropic ETP offering exposure to its implied valuation
The strategy combines the firm’s engineering with FalconX’s derivatives capabilities to deliver synthetic pre-initial public offering (IPO) access to the artificial intelligence (AI) firm.
12h
Allianz Life expands Rila lineup with income and legacy protection rider
The feature provides a death benefit even if contract value depletes, reflecting shifting retiree priorities identified in the insurer’s 2026 study.
13h
Sammons expands wealth management presence with Criterion launch
The platform aims to expand beyond the Iowa-based firm’s core insurance and annuity lines, targeting growth in the independent and hybrid registered investment advisory (RIA) segment.
13h
Symetra enhances Rila offering with expanded protection, simplified renewals
The enhancements broaden downside protection, improve liquidity and increase allocation frequency across the platform.
13h
Thornburg taps SS&C to support ETF share class operations
SS&C will oversee key operational functions for Thornburg’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) share classes, including calculation, reconciliation and shareholder coordination.
13 Oct 2026
Foreign distribution and Reg S sales drive demand for regulatory guidance
Mayer Brown highlights growing demand for advice on structured ETFs, SMAs, insurance products and cross-border distribution as new structured solutions gain ground.