New fixed income ETF from Goldman Sachs on Xetra: access to the global bond market for green bonds

February 15, 2024--Since Thursday, a new exchange-traded fund issued by Goldman Sachs Asset Management has been tradable on Xetra and via the trading venue Börse Frankfurt.
The Goldman Sachs Global Green Bond UCITS ETF-EUR-Hedged (DIST) provides investors with access to the global bond market for green bonds denominated in one of the G10 currencies.

The portfolio consists of global, investment-grade, fixed-rate green bonds, which are mainly issued by supra-nationals, sub-sovereigns, agencies and corporates. The proceeds from the issuance of green bonds are used to finance climate and environmental projects contributing to positive benefits to the environment.

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ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

January 9, 2025-- The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published its latest edition of the Spotlight on Markets Newsletter.

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Amundi to shut its original 'multi' smart beta ETF

January 8, 2025--The fund made returns of nearly 20% last year but has failed to retain sufficient assets to be 'economically efficient'
Amundi is to close a multi-strategy smart beta exchange traded fund, the product it launched to enter the space a decade ago.

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​ESMA launches selection of the Consolidated Tape Provider for bonds

January 3, 2025-- The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, is launching the first selection procedure for the Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for bonds. Entities interested to apply are encouraged to register and submit their requests to participate in the selection procedure by 7 February 2025.

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ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: November 2024

January 2, 2025--Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 increased to 3.8% in November 2024 from 3.4% in October
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, increased to 1.5% in November from 0.2% in October
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households stood at 0.9% in November, compared with 0.8% in October

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