Structured products
WHAT IS THIS? Structured products are investments that have multiple components. For retail investors, the most common form is a bond plus an option – these tend to be standardised, sold in small tickets and large volumes. Managing the risks of large structured products portfolios is one of the biggest challenges dealers face.
State Street Global Advisors to expand ETF operations in Europe
The ETF provider is planning to grow its SPDR exchange-traded funds business in Europe this year as the market "comes of age".
RBS gold exchange-traded note aims to mitigate volatility
The third US-listed ETN from Royal Bank of Scotland tracks either gold or US Treasuries, giving investors access to a commodity while mitigating some of its volatility.
China leads the way as UK structured product providers try new underlyings
China leads the way as UK structured product providers try new underlyings
UK assets in retail ETFs more than double that of a year ago, says iShares
The number of retail investors using ETFs is rising fast, boosted by regulatory initiatives such as the Retail Distribution Review and greater product knowledge among financial advisers.
Muted demand in Hong Kong for renminbi-denominated structured notes
Muted demand in Hong Kong for renminbi-denominated structured notes
World's first leveraged loan ETF will launch on New York Stock Exchange
Powershares expects leveraged loan ETF to appeal to mutual funds, hedge funds and individual investors.
Powershares list 39 ETFs on Bolsa Mexicana
Invesco PowerShares aims to tap potential in Mexico's institutional and high-net-worth markets.
S&P index takes Vix methodology to Hong Kong
S&P index takes Vix methodology to Hong Kong
South African investors turn to Australian dollar in search for yields
South African investors bank on Australian dollar
BAML report on structured products explodes the myth of poor returns
BAML report on structured products explodes the myth of poor returns
Stoxx rebrands as global index provider
Stoxx has launched more than 1,200 indexes in its first large non-European offering. It hopes the expanded range will attract new clients as the exchange-traded fund and structured products markets expand.
UK Financial Ombudsman rules against Meteor as structured product complaints fall
UK Financial Ombudsman rules against Meteor as structured product complaints fall
RBS launches Europe's first leveraged and short ETFs with monthly rebalancing
BS launches Europe's first leveraged and short ETFs with monthly rebalancing
VOTE NOW! The Structured Products Technology Rankings 2011
In April, Structured Products will announce the results of its third annual Technology Vendor Rankings. This is your chance to tell us who are the best technology vendors for the trading and risk management of structured products.
Credit Suisse offers Swiss investors a very comfortable investment
Credit Suisse offers Swiss investors a very comfortable investment
HSBC lists South Africa ETF in London
HSBC lists South Africa ETF in London
Bespoke structures boost BNP Paribas’ 2010 results
BNP Paribas has announced financial results for 2010 that reflect some success in the provision of tailormade structured products to institutional investors.
Get back into risky assets this year, says BNP Paribas
Get back into risky assets this year, says BNP Paribas
Obstacles to structuring dividend products are 'psychological', says Parala
Challenges in structuring dividend products are psychological, says Parala
Joseph Ho to lead ETF cross-listing and local products for Credit Suisse Asia-Pacific
Lyxor's former head of exchange-traded fund sales for Asia has joined Credit Suisse to help it meet the growing demand for ETFs in the region.
S&P blends equities and US Treasuries in new index
S&P blends equities and US Treasuries in new index
Surge in volatility in markets reminiscent of 1970s, says Barclays Capital
Surge in volatility in markets reminiscent of 1970s, says Barclays Capital
Leveraged structured products boost Swiss market turnover in January
Swiss investors continued their return to structured products in January, as capital-protected and leveraged issuance hit new monthly highs.
Credit Suisse to launch leveraged merger arbitrage ETN
Credit Suisse to launch leveraged merger arbitrage ETN