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Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Update: Swiss association introduces label for trackers on non-tradable assets

17 July 2025

Update: Swiss association introduces label for trackers on non-tradable assets

Issuers must prominently label tracker certificates linked to non-tradable underlyings.

Korean regulator bolsters investor protection amid ELS mis-selling scandal

14 Jul 2025

Korean regulator bolsters investor protection amid ELS mis-selling scandal

The increased investor assessment and the change in product description order for high-difficulty financial investment products are among regulator’s targets.

SEC provides further clarity on crypto ETPs

11 Jul 2025

SEC provides further clarity on crypto ETPs

The latest guidance covers a range of disclosures included in registration statements of crypto asset exchange-traded products (ETPs).

Eusipa wants structured products under SIA, Finance Europe umbrella

10 Jul 2025

Eusipa wants structured products under SIA, Finance Europe umbrella

The European association believes structured products can encourage both long-term saving and targeted capital allocation.

UKSPA aims at performance-based value for money testing

07 Jul 2025

UKSPA aims at performance-based value for money testing

Following the recent Brexit reset trade agreement between the UK government and the EU, SRP caught up with the UK Structured products Association (UKSPA) to discuss the main items and initiatives driving the association’s agenda for the remainder of 2025.

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02 Jul 2025

MAS revamps product information documents, targets complex products

Singapore's financial regulator aims to highlight the key product...

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01 Jul 2025

FSMA focuses on value for money

Value for money of financial products was one of the major themes of...

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30 Jun 2025

Malaysia regulator tightens rules on product governance

The new guidelines are aimed at addressing issues with product...

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23 Jun 2025

Esma: large issuers reduce costs for autocalls, BRCs

The European watchdog’s study also showed that despite the cost...

Germany: half of investors don’t understand structured investment products

18 Jun 2025

Germany: half of investors don’t understand structured investment products

The regulator has flagged inconsistent cost disclosures, potentially making it harder for clients to compare investment products.

Eusipa: EU call for evidence on investor protection comes late, lacks clarity

10 Jun 2025

Eusipa: EU call for evidence on investor protection comes late, lacks clarity

The European structured products market is struggling to understand where the RIS framework falls as it is not offering an adequate solution to the challenges the EU economy and financial markets are facing.

UK regulator lifts ban on crypto ETNs

09 Jun 2025

UK regulator lifts ban on crypto ETNs

The UK regulator says the proposals will promote effective competition in the interests of consumers by allowing firms to compete in retail markets offering these products and providing greater investor choice.

France: Amafi - structured products must be included in SFDR framework

05 Jun 2025

France: Amafi - structured products must be included in SFDR framework

The dealignment of regulatory requirements, according to Moschini, is an important hurdle in the distribution of these products, according to the association.