North America News

StructrPro: US callables gain market share, on track to deliver

North America | Products

12 Apr 2023 by Suzi Hampson - FVC

SRP data shows that the market share of callable structures in the US has increased by 250% since 2021 when 268 callable structures worth US$4.6 billion (4.4% market share) were launched in the US market.

Exclusive: ex-CS structurer joins Mizuho to lead EQD in Americas, Apac EQD head exits

International | People

11 Apr 2023 by Summer Wang

The veteran structurer has shifted to the Japanese bank following a 16-year career at the Swiss bank, which is expected to see the departure of further senior executives.

The Index Standard: selling on a backtest can be dangerous

North America | Features

28 Mar 2023 by Pablo Conde

As the number of complex underlyings grows in the US annuity market, the research firm is targeting market participants with a new set of analytic tools to understand the dynamics of financial products linked to indices.

TIS: benchmark indices are not designed for structured products

North America | Indices

21 Mar 2023 by Pablo Conde

The Index Standard annuity indices 2022 year in review shows that most of the best performing indices in the market had some exposure to defensive factors.

Barclays results marred by over-issuance

International | Industry

01 Mar 2023 by SRP News

The UK bank recognised a net attributable loss of £600m as the impact of over-issuance of structured notes and ETNs was felt in the US market.

Structured Alpha is ‘behind us’ says CEO, ex-manager seeks dismissal of charges

North America | Industry

01 Mar 2023 by SRP News

The German insurer has reported Q4 profit as the Structured Alpha case lingers in the background.

ESG series – underlyings aimed at retirement investors need deep liquidity

North America | Features

28 Feb 2023 by Pablo Conde

ESG activity in the US retail structured products market remains subdued compared to other markets but the final rules on climate change expected to be released by the SEC this year could have a positive impact in the market as it will bring clarity about how people think about and use ESG in their investments.

CME looks to expand futurised products on US growth

North America | Products

17 Feb 2023 by Radi Khasawneh

CME Group has said it is positioned to benefit from growth in exchange traded alternatives to over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, as tailwinds emerge in the key US market.

US December and FY2022: close yet so far

North America | Products

16 Feb 2023 by SRP News

2022 was another bumper year for structured products in the US market with sales volumes reaching levels only bettered once in the past 17 years.