For the third consecutive year, NGM and NDX launch the Swedish categorization standard for structured products - The Swedish derivatives map 2011. The map represents a visualization of the respective product categories both by a numbering system and graphics of the pay-out profiles.
The instruments are divided into categories by risk and function in four main categories: Leverage product, Participation products, Yield enhancement products and Capital protected products. There are several instrument types included in each category and each type is described through a graphical pay out profile, main characteristics and market expectations.
”The map is a very important tool for a dynamic and growing Swedish investment products market. The work for transparency will benefit both end clients as well as market participants. We are glad that more and more market participants supports this.” says Tommy Fransson, head of NDX, Nordic Growth Market.
The Swedish categorization standard follows the guide lines produced by the European Structured Investment Products Association – Eusipa.
“Transparency is one of the cornerstones to further develop a market. The common work for a harmonized European categorization standard is to the benefit for the whole market".” says Reinhard Bellet, President Eusipa.
The Swedish Exchange Traded Investment Products Association – SETIPA, support the Swedish categorization standard.
“The map is an important part of our work to increase transparency and understanding for exchange traded investment products. SETIPA is a part of the European harmonization work for categorization through the categorization committee of Eusipa.” says Conny Myhrberg, President SETIPA.
You find the Swedish derivatives map on www.ndx.se/education and www.setipa.se.