Articles by Yakob Peterseil
IWM urges investors to think about risk-adjusted returns
The Institute for Wealth Management uses structured products to give clients peace of mind while allowing them to pursue healthy returns. Yakob Peterseil speaks with Matt Medeiros, founder and CEO, about his investment philosophy
Goldman Sachs and Citi aim to keep up with retail demand as equities surge
The rally in equity markets is shifting demand to principal-at-risk structured products, say US banks
Active ETFs: can they break into the mainstream?
Despite the lifting of a moratorium by the Securities and Exchange Commission last December, active ETFs have more hurdles to overcome before they're ready for the mainstream. Skittishness from the US regulator isn't helping, writes Yakob Peterseil
Goldman Sachs angling for retail wallets in latest deal
Bank partners with online platform to bring its structured products directly into the hands of independent advisers
SEC says crucial information being withheld from investors in structured notes
In its latest letter, the SEC orders banks to highlight the difference between fair market value and issue price to help investors see what their investment is worth
SEC scrutiny blamed for stifling active ETF market
Despite lifting a moratorium on reviewing actively managed ETFs that use derivatives, the US Securities and Exchange Commission still imposes long waiting periods on product approvals
US tax proposal targets derivatives' 'phantom income'
A tax proposal from the US House of Representatives would raise taxes for individual investors on their derivatives holdings
Esma dismisses Prospectus Directive criticism
Issuers say investors will not benefit from amendments to the EC's Prospectus Directive, but Esma maintains the new requirements serve a purpose
SEC closes in on sweep guidance for structured notes estimated value disclosure
The SEC will soon send issuers final guidance on structured note valuation disclosure, following a sweep letter sent last April