Europe News

Belsipa: Volatile markets have triggered increased appetite for capital protection

Europe | Industry

08 Apr 2019 by Marc Wolterink

Fixed-income products flourish as Belgian trade body reports 52% increase in sales volumes

Using structured products as part of a portfolio

International | Products

05 Apr 2019 by Pablo Conde

Ascot Wealth Management was launched in 2011 and now has £140m of assets under management (AUM), a good proportion of which comes from structured products. SRP spoke to founder and managing director Mark Insley (pictured) about the firm’s use of structured products, and how the pensions reforms could help to expand the usage of these products.

Garantum cashes in on high-yield baskets, ditches GAP series

Europe | Products

04 Apr 2019 by Charlotte Fyle

Swedish Garantum has reported some hefty returns for its clients, including a capital protected product that has unexpectedly managed to deliver 152.7% (8.27% pa) “a fantastic return in a zero-rate environment.”

Belfius increases market share, rolls out digital platform for debt products

Europe | Industry

03 Apr 2019 by Marc Wolterink

The Belgian bank reports a record organic growth in savings and investments in 2018

Blockchain interest wanes but cryptocurrencies here to stay

International | Products

01 Apr 2019 by Jihye Hwang

One of the biggest distributors of digital asset and blockchain technology-linked structured products says investors’ interest in blockchain has weakened even though cryptocurrencies are actively traded. FTSE Russell is also exploring a digital asset index.

Nagelmackers, Goldman team up to track MSCI ESG index in Belgium

Europe | Products

01 Apr 2019 by Marc Wolterink

The Belgian bank is marketing two notes linked to MSCI sustainable index to satisfy growing demand for ESG products from investors

Ireland Market Review - February 2019

Europe | Market Reviews

31 Mar 2019 by Velina Bulanova

Eight products worth an estimated €20m were added to the SRP Ireland database in February, down from 15 products with a sales volume of €29m in January.

The Netherlands Market Review - February 2019

Europe | Market Reviews

31 Mar 2019 by Marc Wolterink

Eleven structured products were added to the SRP Netherlands database in February. There were also 537 turbos and three products matured.

The Netherlands: AEX remains top in March, tech companies performing well

Europe | Products

29 Mar 2019 by Marc Wolterink

Business as usual in the Netherlands although Roundup-case in the US sees trading in Bayer share spike