France Structured Products Issuance Reaches EUR 64.2Bn (+10.3% YoY) as October Volumes Hit EUR 5.9Bn (+22.8% YoY)
Key Highlights
• Issuance Dynamics: Year-to-date volumes reached EUR 64.2Bn (+10.3% YoY); October issuance totalled EUR 5.9Bn (+22.8% YoY) (excluding CACIB).
• FY Outlook: At the current pace, FY25 volumes are expected to reach ~EUR 77Bn (~+15.5% YoY).
• Product Mix: Income (34.1%), Growth (33.9%), and Capital Protected (32.0%) remain tightly balanced; Growth volumes reached EUR 2.6Bn (+42.4% YoY).
• Underlying Trends: Rate-linked products lead with EUR 25.2Bn (+28.5% YoY), followed by equity indices (EUR 24.5Bn, +10.2% YoY); single stocks declined (-10.5% YoY) to EUR 12.5Bn.
• Structure Mix: Single-underlying products dominate at 89.0%, while worst-of (8.0%) and baskets (3.0%) remain limited.
Market Overview
October data confirms a steady expansion of the French structured products market, with year-to-date issuance reaching EUR 64.2Bn (+10.3% YoY) and monthly volumes rising to EUR 5.9Bn (+22.8% YoY). The market is on track for a strong full-year outcome (~EUR 77Bn, +15.5% YoY), supported by consistent primary activity. Product allocation remains highly balanced, with income, growth, and capital-protected products each capturing roughly one-third of issuance, reflecting diversified investor demand across risk profiles. A key trend is the outperformance of rate-linked products (+28.5% YoY), which now slightly exceed equity index-linked volumes, highlighting continued investor focus on yield opportunities in a higher-rate environment. In contrast, single-stock exposure continues to decline (-10.5% YoY), suggesting ongoing preference for diversified exposures. Structurally, the market remains heavily concentrated in single-underlying products (89.0%), reinforcing its simplicity-driven nature. Overall, October reflects a resilient and well-balanced market, with steady growth, strong rate-driven demand, and stable structuring trends heading into year-end.
Methodology & Notes
This report is based on SPi’s proprietary database of structured products distributed in France. Figures reflect best-effort estimates based on available market data at the time of publication.
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