International News

Index roundup: sustainability-related index in top 10 underlying list for structured products

International | Indices

15 Jan 2019 by Jihye Hwang

A sustainability-related index made it in the top 10 underlying list for structured products in the second week of January (Jan 7 – 13 2019) this year in terms of sales volume.

Product wrap: KBC fund uses swaps to tap into North American stocks

International | Products

11 Jan 2019 by Marc Wolterink

This week's wrap covers a selection of structured products with strike dates between January 6-12, 2019.

Bad Year for S&P500, structured product industry kicks-in with protection

International | Products

10 Jan 2019 by Tiago Fernandez

The index's 9% fall in December left investors shattered but structured notes linked to the index remain on track to return initial capital

ETP roundup: ESG classified ETPs gain momentum, outpace non-sustainable peers

International | Products

08 Jan 2019 by Jihye Hwang

Assets invested on ESG exchange trade products up by 34% year on year

Index roundup: Hang Seng Index takes lead in the New Year, Brexit index released

International | Indices

08 Jan 2019 by Jihye Hwang

Hang Seng Index was the most widely used underlying asset for structured products in terms of issuance in the first week of January, Capital.com launches indices to take advantage of Brexit uncertainty and FTSE Russell adds benchmarks with sustainability twists to its real estate index series.

Bear market is opportunity for sustainable investing, DBS

International | Industry

04 Jan 2019 by Jihye Hwang

Sustainable investing is no exception in taking a hit from a market downturn but investors in the area are disciplined so as to benefit from opportunistic chances, says Pierre DeGagné (pictured), head of funds selection at DBS Private Bank.

Commerzbank: Platforms and banks seeking to integrate with client workflows are highly appreciated 

International | Features

02 Jan 2019 by Pablo Conde

Platforms are not only transferring business from analogue to digital as new businesses and opportunities are being created for distributors and clients alike

Top 5 underlyings in 2018

International | Industry

21 Dec 2018 by Maria Koleva

As we near the end of 2018, we look at the most popular indices used as underlying for structured products across markets. Underlying indices remain one of the most interesting and fascinating aspects in the industry with its uniqueness and ability to slice and dice any investment strategy.

BNP Paribas: Hybrid structures have become a solution of their own

International | Features

21 Dec 2018 by Pablo Conde

In the second part of an interview, Renaud Meary (pictured), global head of equity derivatives distribution sales at BNP Paribas, talks about the products and strategies that will drive increased activity in 2019, and the bank’s plans to remain a leading provider of structured products.