Global Momentum in Structured Products
The global appetite for structured products is booming. In the US, issuance has nearly doubled since 2021, reaching $138.5 billion in 2025 YTD (Structured Products Intelligence, Bloomberg). The drivers are clear: elevated valuations across asset classes, unpredictable macro forces like tariffs and geopolitical tensions, and a growing demand for defined payoffs and diversification.
As Laurence Black, founder of the Index Standard, explains:
“Investors are looking for defined payoffs and assets that are truly non-correlated…They have made significant purchases of private equity, and it looks like the tail end of the boom in this asset class. As a result, they are seeking other alternatives — structured notes can protect wealth, acting like an anchor in the portfolio.”
This global momentum underscores the opportunity for Australian advisers. As clients increasingly seek certainty in an uncertain world, structured investments offer an institutional-grade solution — and Stropro is leading the way locally.
In a recent interview, Ben our COO explains:
“Advisers like the fact they can execute digitally, and they appreciate the advanced reporting we provide on structured product positions. On top of that, we integrate with leading Australian wrap platforms, consolidating administration for the adviser.”
At Stropro, we’ve built a platform designed for advisers first. That means:
- Education & digital execution: access resources and transact seamlessly.
- Integration with wealth platforms: including, Praemium, IPS, Dash, Sharesight, and more to be announced.
- Advanced reporting: consolidated visibility on structured product positions.
- Multi-issuer access: competitive pricing from 10+ global investment banks.
A Practical Example: Income-Focused Structured Notes
One of the most widely used strategies on Stropro is the Smart-Entry income note. Advisers favour this approach for clients seeking enhanced income in overvalued equity markets.
These notes are designed with:
- Defined outcomes: predictable coupon payments with clear risk/reward.
- Smart-entry levels: discounted entry points that provide a margin of safety.
- Payoff mechanics: combining bonds and options to generate a higher-income stream aligned to client objectives.
For advisers, this translates into a tool that helps anchor portfolios with certainty — while still providing flexibility to tailor outcomes to client market views.
What This Means for Advisers
By leveraging Stropro, advisers can access institutional structuring expertise once reserved for private banks, now packaged into a streamlined, adviser-centric platform.
Investments made available on the Stropro platform are only available to wholesale, sophisticated or professional investors and their financial advisers. Information is general in nature. Please consider whether the information and investments are suitable for you and your personal circumstances. Stropro Operations Pty Ltd (ABN 28 633 603 399) (Stropro) is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No. 1293257) of Stropro Compliance Pty Ltd (ABN 74 640 214 740, AFSL No. 533443). Stropro Operations Pty Ltd and Stropro Compliance Pty Ltd are subsidiaries of Stropro Technologies Pty Ltd (ABN 80 619 399 932). © 2025.
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