Leonteq launches cooperation with Saxo Bank

PRESS RELEASE | LEONTEQ LAUNCHES COOPERATION WITH SAXO BANK

Zurich, 03 September 2024

Leonteq announced today that it has initiated a new cooperation with Saxo Bank A/S for the manufacturing and distribution of structured products.

Leonteq Securities AG (Leonteq) and Saxo Bank A/S (Saxo) have launched a cooperation for the manufacturing and distribution of structured products. As part of this cooperation, Saxo will become a sponsor under a standardised white-labelling issuance model established by Leonteq and will be responsible for the distribution of Saxo guaranteed structured products to its large client base via its award-wining, intuitive platforms for investors and traders. At the same time, Leonteq has received an international distribution mandate from Saxo providing it access to Leonteq’s broad global distribution network. The first Saxo guaranteed structured products are expected to be available on Leonteq’s platform in the course of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.

In addition, Leonteq will add Saxo to its network of execution brokers and leverage on their extensive trading capabilities to access capital markets in a cost-efficient manner. Leonteq also intends to add Saxo guaranteed structured products on LYNQS, Leonteq’s digital investing platform.

Lukas Ruflin, CEO of Leonteq, stated: “We are pleased to partner with Saxo Bank with its leading digital trading platform. The broad range of services and expertise of Leonteq and the extensive trading capabilities of Saxo bank will enrich and accelerate the state-of-the-art investment platforms of both partners.“

Kim Fournais, CEO of Saxo Bank A/S stated: "Partnering with Leonteq marks a significant step for Saxo Bank in expanding our structured investment product offerings, especially for our rapidly growing Swiss client base. This collaboration is truly a win-win. Saxo’s clients will benefit from an even bigger product universe that further enhances their investment choices and access to global markets, while Leonteq will leverage our cutting-edge technology and robust infrastructure for trading and hedging activities."

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LEONTEQ

Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company with a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Based on proprietary modern technology, the company offers derivative investment products and services and predominantly covers the capital protection, yield enhancement and participation product classes. Leonteq acts as both a direct issuer of its own products and as a partner to other financial institutions. Leonteq further enables life insurance companies and banks to produce capital-efficient, unit-linked pension products with guarantees. The company has offices and subsidiaries in 13 countries across Europe, Middle East and Asia. Leonteq Securities AG is the main operating subsidiary of Leonteq AG. The company is a securities firm regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Authority FINMA and was assigned a BBB credit-rating by Fitch Ratings. Leonteq AG is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: LEON) and was assigned with an AA ESG-rating by MSCI. www.leonteq.com

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SAXO BANK

Saxo Bank provides the leading online trading platform connecting investors and traders to global financial markets. As a fully regulated and licensed independent provider, clients have secure access to more than 71,000 financial instruments. Since its foundation in 1992, Saxo followed the clear vision to make the global financial markets accessible to more people. In 1998, Saxo launched one of the first online trading platforms in Europe, providing professional-grade tools and easy access to global financial markets. Today, Saxo is designated as a Systemically Important Financial Institution (SIFI) and has an investment-grade rating from S&P (A-). Saxo serves over 1.2 million clients globally with more than USD 100 billion in client assets. www.home.saxo.com

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