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.

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.

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.

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.

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