Expanded Structured Products Portfolio by Kepler Cheuvreux in the Middle East region
In a significant move to transform the structured products market in the Middle East, Kepler Cheuvreux Solutions and Halo Investing have formed a strategic partnership. This alliance combines Kepler Cheuvreux's expertise in structured solutions and capital markets with Halo’s digital platform and global reach to offer tailored products and services.
The partnership, which is subject to regulation by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), aims to provide a full suite of services, including idea generation, product engineering, lifecycle management, and post-trade reporting. These services are intended solely for Professional Clients and Market Counterparties as defined by DFSA rules.
The Middle East is identified as a dynamic and fast-growing market for these structured products. The partnership targets financial institutions, wealth managers, and family offices in the region to provide scalable, tech-forward, and resilient investment solutions. It aims to reshape the design, pricing, and distribution of structured products, improving access to institutional-grade protective investments for investors in this burgeoning market.
The collaboration leverages Halo’s digital platform to democratize access in the region, enhancing efficiency and innovation in structured products offerings. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), a major financial institution in the UAE, is joining as a key client and anchor participant. FAB's involvement will help drive market adoption and provides a significant anchor point for distribution and client engagement within the region.
Matt Radgowski, CEO of Halo, stated that the partnership underscores Halo's mission to democratize access to institutional-grade protective investments. Jean-Pierre ANÉ, Deputy CEO of Kepler Cheuvreux, expressed excitement about the partnership with Halo, highlighting the potential for innovation and growth in the Middle East's structured products market.
This partnership strengthens the Middle East’s structured products ecosystem by combining technology, expertise, and local market knowledge with the support of a major regional bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank. It marks a significant step forward in the development and distribution of structured products in the region, offering investors a more transparent, customized, and technology-driven investment experience.
- The strategic alliance between Kepler Cheuvreux Solutions and Halo Investing, bolstered by technology and backed by First Abu Dhabi Bank, is poised to revolutionize the finance sector, offering tailored structured products within the business realm of the Middle East.
- As the partnership progresses, it will leverage Halo's digital platform to provide scalable, tech-forward, and resilient investment solutions, aiming to democratize access to institutional-grade protective investments, thereby fostering growth in the region's burgeoning finance market.
