Introduction to Structured Notes

Structured notes, also known as market-linked notes or structured products, emerged in the 1990s as a new financial instrument that offered investors exposure to a range of underlying assets, such as stocks, bonds, currencies, and commodities, while providing downside protection or enhanced returns. Structured notes were developed by investment banks to meet the demand of retail investors for higher-yielding and more diversified investment products.

This podcast provides an introduction to the variety of structured products, the market players, the associated risks and investor use.