BBVA sets product factory in the US

International | Industry

14 Oct 2021 by Pablo Conde

The Spanish bank makes foray in the fastest growing structured products market in the world as it continues the expansion of its equity derivatives business.

UBS Apac GM structuring head walks out amid reorganisation

Asia Pacific | People

11 Aug 2021 by Summer Wang

Felix Maratier has parted ways with UBS where he was head of Apac global markets structuring based in Hong Kong SAR, SRP confirmed.

Exclusive: UBS appoints head of Apac structured sales

Asia Pacific | People

27 Jul 2021 by Summer Wang

The Swiss bank has promoted a senior equity distribution banker in its Apac structured sales.

Structuring: inflation fear impacts market volatility

Europe | Products

26 May 2021 by Pablo Conde

When the VIX is in contango - second-month futures higher than front-month futures, as is often the case - shorting volatility via exchange-traded notes (ETNs) like VXX provides an additional return via the roll yield.

BofA’s global EQD head resigns, new investment bank chief announced

International | People

19 May 2021 by Pablo Conde

The exit of the top equity derivatives executive at the US bank follows that of the former co-head of global equities and Emea global markets.

Morgan Stanley poaches UBS Apac head

Asia Pacific | People

30 Apr 2021 by Summer Wang

The UBS banker will oversee the US bank’s structured products sales team in the region.

Citi’s MAG co-head shifts to buy-side

International | People

19 Apr 2021 by SRP News

The US bank has announced a series of senior roles with global responsibilities in the Citi global wealth management team.

Goldman global strats head departs

International | People

24 Mar 2021 by Pablo Conde

Two of the most senior executives within the structuring and strats sales unit have parted ways with the bank in the last two weeks.

BNP Paribas finds sweet spot in US annuities market

North America | Products

11 Feb 2021 by Pablo Conde

The French bank is leveraging its structuring and trading capabilities to be a strong contender with an increasing number of active mandates in the indexed annuities space.