LSEG looking to sell $669.50mln stake in Euroclear, Sky News reports

September 24, 2024--LSEG has hired J.P. Morgan to sell off its 4.9% interest in Euroclear
The London Stock Exchange's owner is looking to offload its stake in Belgium-based financial services company Euroclear, in a deal that could generate proceeds of about 500 million pounds ($669.50 million), Sky News reported on Tuesday.

LSEG has hired J.P. Morgan to sell off its 4.9% interest in Euroclear, according to the report.

The British exchange operator bought a minority stake in Euroclear in 2019 for 278.5 million euros ($310.75 million) to strengthen its influence over core market infrastructure.

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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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