New on Xetra: Active ETFs from Fidelity offer access to high-yield euro and US dollar corporate bonds with a rating below investment grade

October 23, 2024--Since Wednesday, three new Active Exchange Traded Funds issued by Fidelity have been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The Fidelity Sustainable EUR High Yield Bond Paris-Aligned Multifactor UCITS ETF and the Fidelity Sustainable USD High Yield Bond Paris-Aligned Multifactor UCITS ETF Income Shares, also in the Euro Hedged Share Class, pursue an active investment strategy.

The ETFs provide access to a portfolio consisting primarily of high yield corporate bonds denominated in Euro and US Dollars and issued by sub-investment grade issuers.

The funds strive to align with the long-term objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement on global warming. The Investment management uses a combination of quantitative, fundamental and sustainability criteria to select securities.

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