Exchange-traded notes (ETNs)
S&P Israel indexes licensed for use in ETNs
Index-linked certificates manager KSM has licensed the S&P Israel BMI Capped Growth and Value indexes as the basis for a series of exchange-traded notes
Absa Capital unveils five ETNs based on precious metals and currencies
Absa Capital has launched five exchange-traded notes, providing investors with exposure to precious metals and currencies.
The quest for the perfect tail risk solution
Tools for tackling tail risk
From Vix to VStoxx: decoupling volatility
Decoupling volatility
Structured Products Europe: Is volatility too complex for retail?
Bridging the knowledge gap
ETF round-up
ETF round-up
Sectors and strategies gain market share as exchange-traded products thrive
The healthy exchange-traded products market is seeing increasing demand from investors for access to specific sectors, as well as for dynamic strategies that can adapt to prevailing market conditions
ETFS criticises iShares call to rename ETCs
ETF Securities has criticised iShares' proposals to rename some commodities products, but says that if ETPS are re-labelled, physically backed ETFs that lend securities should be in the same category as swap-backed products
iShares launches campaign to help ETP investors identify risks
BlackRock subsidiary takes action after last week's call for more transparency around exchange-traded products
Editorial: Volatility and complexity
Editorial: Volatility and complexity
Barclays launches volatility ETN in Japan
Barclays Bank has listed a volatility exchange-traded note linked to the S&P Vix Short-Term Futures Index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
New strategic ETNs seek to exploit volatility and mitigate risk
The latest exchange-traded notes from Barclays, Credit Suisse and RBS offer alternative strategies aimed at making the most of market volatility or hedging against tougher conditions
Market volatility sees potential payouts rise and interest in gold and volatility ETNs intensify
Market volatility sees potential payouts rise and interest in gold and volatility ETNs intensify
Barclays provides Japan with first listed ETNs
Barclays provides Japan with first listed ETNs
Termination of iPath volatility ETN 'likely to be repeated' in latest version
Barclays has issued a second version of its iPath Long Enhanced S&P 500 Vix Mid-Term Futures ETN, which some observers say risks suffering the same fate as its predecessor unless market conditions change
Belgian moratorium on complex products "could spell demise of reverse convertibles"
FSMA initiative aims to restrict the distribution of structured products deemed unsuitable for the average retail investor
Embracing the rush for index innovation
The index innovator
People: King crowned head of ETNs at Credit Suisse
Greg King's arrival at Credit Suisse is one of many recent moves in the structured product and ETF markets
Looking for true leverage
Looking for true leverage
BarCap offers medium-term volatility in Ucits III form
BarCap offers medium-term volatility in Ucits III form
Law firm of the year
Law firm of the year
Marketing campaign of the year
Marketing campaign of the year
US structurer of the year
US structurer of the year