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AB launches covered call ETF with active options overlay
The US asset manager’s INK fund uses active call writing and tax-loss harvesting as competition intensifies across derivative-income ETFs.
14h
Inside MerQube’s least-of autocall index: weekly investment process and complex pricing
The index combines a rolling portfolio of three-year autocallable contracts linked to SPY, QQQ and IWM. Uday Goel, global lead of research and origination at MerQube, explains the construction, modelling challenges and potential for further structured payoffs in ETFs.
13 Nov 2026
Roundhill launches Magnificent Seven Plus ETF
The fund is the first ETF to combine the Magnificent Seven with four additional companies in a single portfolio.
12 Nov 2026
Causeway Securities hires ex-InspereX executive to lead Americas
Former InspereX executive to lead the firm's expansion in structured products distribution and asset management across the US.
12 Nov 2026
J.P. Morgan equities revenue rises 49% on prime and derivatives
The US bank’s markets revenue increased 15% in Q3 2026, as strong equity trading offset a four percent decline in fixed income.
12 Nov 2026
JUSD Finance rebrands as Drakewell, launches hedged SPY token
The token uses yield from its underlying collateral to fund downside protection on S&P 500 exposure without capping potential gains.
12 Nov 2026
John Hancock to launch two fixed indexed annuities
The launch is aimed at helping customers build retirement savings and generate income as life expectancy increases.
12 Nov 2026
Invesco launches systematic active ETF suite through IQS
The asset manager has introduced four systematic active ETFs that use proprietary factor research and portfolio construction techniques across major equity markets.
11 Nov 2026
BufferLABS targets reset-date risk with dynamic buffer ETF
The US firm is positioning its BFLB strategy as an actively managed alternative to defined-outcome ETFs that use fixed reset dates.
11 Nov 2026
Bloomberg builds out structured products tools as client demand rises
The data provider is developing its pricing, risk and lifecycle capabilities as structured products become more customised, while its index business is extending into QIS, ETFs and indexed annuities.
11 Nov 2026
Mirae Asset floats active covered call strategy on Kospi 200
The fund pairs active quantitative equity selection with flexible option selling to deliver excess returns alongside tax advantaged monthly distributions.
11 Nov 2026
Plume affiliate secures Finra membership and SEC broker-dealer registration
The membership expands the firm's regulatory framework for tokenised securities and on-chain investment products.