Europe News

Barclays adds to Emea EQD sales, global head of electronic trading departs

International | People

12 Jul 2021 by SRP News

The UK bank continues to bolster its equity derivatives activities in Europe despite exits in its electronic trading platform.

AFM: we asked the industry first to come up with solutions

Europe | Regulations & Legal

12 Jul 2021 by Marc Wolterink

The Dutch watchdog becomes the first national regulator in Europe to impose restrictions on the sale of turbos.

Top issuers Europe H1 2021: Unicredit number one, rev convs dominate

Europe | Products

08 Jul 2021 by SRP News

SRP took a closer look at the manufacturers with the highest issuance on the primary market in Europe during the first half of 2021.

Nordea takes the lead as Sweden ends bad run, debuts ESG credit

Europe | Products

07 Jul 2021 by Pablo Conde

The Swedish bank has more than doubled its sales of structured products YTD and claimed the first spot in the issuers ranking in Sweden.

FSMA: KIDs often too technical, difficult to understand

Europe | Regulations & Legal

06 Jul 2021 by SRP News

The Belgian regulator expects the sector to improve the quality of the key information documents (KIDs) provided to retail investors.

Best-selling products Europe H1 2021: French products prosper

Europe | Products

05 Jul 2021 by SRP News

SRP looked at some of the best-selling products in Europe in 1H 2021. Structures targeted at investors in France dominated the top 10.

Arx: banks are using structured products to address Archegos blowback

International | Technology

05 Jul 2021 by Pablo Conde

The Dubai-based firm is leveraging its pricing platform and optimisation tool to originate trades and help clients gain more insight on underlying assets.

Leonteq: increase in demand for tailored investment solutions

International | Industry

02 Jul 2021 by Pablo Conde

More than 10% of the firm's revenues YTD come from third party products or services.

Dutch asset manager collaborates with BNP for first Phoenix autocall

Europe | Products

01 Jul 2021 by Marc Wolterink

Wilgenhaege is marketing its first Phoenix structure in the Netherlands.