Invesco launches fixed maturity bond ETFs in Europe

May 28, 2024-- Move follows unveiling of similar products by rivals including BlackRock, DWS and Amundi
The US asset manager's initial Ucits offering of this type consists of five strategies providing exposure to dollar-denominated investment grade corporate bonds.

The new Ireland-domiciled Invesco BulletShares ETFs are available with maturity dates ranging from 2026 to 2030. They have been listed in London, Milan and Zurich.

According to the New York-listed asset manager, the products target investors seeking to "take advantage of today's high yields and who may be looking to tailor their portfolio's maturity profile or their income stream".

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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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