Structured products
Auditors: the extra line of defence
If CDS skew spikes, some banks may be thankful for conservative accountants
Industry applauds 12-month Priips delay
Firms say Mifid alignment will minimise legal risks of key information documents
Bank prop indexes threatened by US tax changes
IRS’s Section 871(m) rule places burdensome requirements on non-qualified indexes sold to non-US persons
Priips in disarray as nightmare scenario looms for issuers
MEPs send structured products rules back to drawing board as Eiopa chief calls for delay
German industry gears up to oppose CLN ban
German Derivatives Association argues ban is unlawful
MEPs' revolt threatens structured products reforms
Search for 'quick fix' under way before plenary vote on Priips regulation later this month
Structured Products Europe Awards 2016: call for entries
Take a look at the categories and find out how to enter this year's awards
Vexed by Vix: post-Brexit squeeze sparks fears of losses
Rerun of short squeeze on Vix futures could backfire on speculators
Structured Products Asia Awards 2016: The winners
BNP Paribas takes top honour after doubling down amid widespread retrenchment
Dealers’ WKSI woes: a case of rough justice?
Stripping firms of special issuance status suggests heavy-handed approach by SEC
FVC analysis: leveraged return vs dual directional products
Offering investors gains on the downside can present risk management headaches
Fund managers and insurers unite to combat Priips confusion
Cross-industry working group pledges to develop industry-standard templates
VAR versus expected shortfall: why Priips has got it wrong
Hardwiring of older risk measure into Priips means risk ratings could mislead investors
Dealers decry wrangling over EU structured product reforms
MEPs' threat to vote down Priips RTS could herald "nightmarish scenario"
Eiopa signals soft-launch of Priips
Regulator looking at solutions for firms that can't meet 'very challenging' timeline
Priips – the final countdown
Sponsored webinar: SIX Financial Information
Structured note issuers warned on faulty disclosures
Fines for BAML and UBS highlight importance of accurate cost disclosures
Dealers rue loss of US structured product issuance freedoms
SEC’s removal of special status from select banks hits marketing and issuance capacity
Brexit is a tragedy for EU financial services regulation
Loss of influence belies critical role UK played in crafting sensible financial rules
Deriving derivatives
Andrei Soklakov shows how to incorporate traditional investment ideas and clients’ views into structured product design
Sterling swap rate collapse hits structured deposits
Post-Brexit halving of five-year swap rate sees Hartmoor pull FTSE deposit plans
Why the Priips risk indicators hurt structured products
Risk ratings ignore soft barrier protection and make differentiation difficult
FVC analysis: stress testing worst-of autocalls
Dual- or triple-index products offer higher potential gains but carry increased risk
Basel arbitrage warning leaves dealers guessing
Banks told to avoid trades that offset regulatory adjustments, but details are thin