New ETF from Franklin Templeton on Xetra: access to the MSCI World in line with Catholic values

April 25, 2024--A new exchange-traded fund issued by Franklin Templeton has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Friday.
The Franklin MSCI World Catholic Principles UCITS ETF provides investors with access to a broadly diversified equity portfolio of around 800 large-and mid-cap companies in developed markets which are considered environmentally conscious and socially responsible.

The benchmark index, the MSCI World Select Catholic Principles ESG Universal and Low Carbon Index, aims to demonstrate a lower carbon footprint and a better environmental, social and governance profile compared to the MSCI World Index.

Excluded are companies that operate in controversial business areas such as guns, gambling, adult entertainment, or are involved in abortion, contraceptives, stem cell research, and animal testing.

ESAs warn of risks from economic and geopolitical events

September 10, 2024--The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA-ESAs) today issued their Autumn 2024 Joint Committee Report on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system. The Report underlines ongoing high economic and geopolitical uncertainties.