Europe ETP News

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

ESMA delivers final report on equity transparency under MiFID II

December 16, 2024-The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, published today the Final Report with proposals for amendments related to equity transparency under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II). Through its proposals ESMA aims to contribute to a more informative pre-trade and post-trade transparency regime.

ESMA puts forward Q&As on the application of the Guidelines on funds' names

December 13, 2024-The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, is today publishing Q&As with further details on specific aspects of the practical application of the Guidelines on funds' names using ESG or sustainability-related terms.

First Trust rolls out aerospace and semiconductor ETFs

December 12, 2024-Bringing First Trust's total UCITS ETF range up to 36 products
ETF provider First Trust has floated two new thematic strategies on the London Stock Exchange.

ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

December 11, 2024-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.

New bond ETF from UBS on Xetra: Access to the bond market for eurozone government bonds

December 10, 2024-Since Tuesday, a new exchange-traded fund from UBS Fund Solutions has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The UBS ETF (LU) Bloomberg EUR Treasury 1-10 UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the Bloomberg EUR Treasury 1-10 Bond Index. Investors will gain access to the bond market for eurozone government bonds.

New on Xetra: Equity ETFs from iShares invest in beneficiaries of artificial intelligence and in companies in the field of AI infrastructure

December 9, 2024-Since Monday, two new exchange-traded funds from iShares have been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The iShares AI Adopters & Applications UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the STOXX Global AI Adopters & Applications Index.

New equity ETFs from SPDR on Xetra: Access to high-quality companies from the US and worldwide

December 9, 2024-Since Monday, two new exchange-traded funds from State Street Global Advisors have been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The SPDR S&P 500 Quality Aristocrats UCITS ETF measures the performance of U.S. companies with higher quality characteristics than the S&P 500 Index. To do this, the selected companies must first have a positive free cash flow (FCF) over several years.

New on Xetra: Active ETFs from Xtrackers invest in companies with high investment capacity in the field of green technologies

December 6, 2024-Since Friday, two new active exchange-traded funds from Xtrackers are available for trading on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The actively managed Xtrackers World Green Transition Innovators UCITS ETF targets global large- and mid-cap companies that are at the forefront of developing and implementing green technologies.

ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: October 2024

November 28, 2024--Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 increased to 3.4% in October 2024 from 3.2% in September
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, increased to 0.2% in October from -1.3% in September
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households stood at 0.8% in October, compared with 0.7% in September
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to non-financial corporations stood at 1.2% in October, compared with 1.1% in September

Finansinspektionen: Stability In The Financial System (2024:2): Improved Outlook, But Risk Of Set-Backs

November 20, 2024--The outlook for financial stability has improved somewhat in the past six months. Sweden continues to experience a mild economic downturn, but interest rate cuts are contributing to improved optimism about the future. At the same time, the uncertain global economic and geopolitical situation is leading to heightened risks, in part in the form of cyber attacks. These are the conclusions of FI's second stability report for the year.

Bitwise Aptos Staking ETP starts trading on SIX Swiss Exchange today

November 19, 2024--The Bitwise Aptos Staking ETP is the first Aptos ETP to list on SIX exchange and will seek to stake the Aptos held in the product, generating additional returns that are accumulated in the ETP.
Aptos is a "production ready" high-performance blockchain, with high speed and cost efficiency. Large financial institutions and consumer brands are opting for this Layer 1 Blockchain.

New on Xetra: Equity ETF from Amundi offers climate-friendly exposure to companies from Europe with currency hedging

November 19, 2024--Since Tuesday, a new exchange-traded fund issued by Amundi Asset Management has been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The Amundi Index MSCI Europe ESG Broad CTB UCITS ETF EUR Hedged Acc provides investors with exposure to large-and mid-capsin developed European markets.

Transition risk losses alone unlikely to threaten EU financial stability, "Fit-For-55" climate stress test shows

November 19, 2024--The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA-the ESAs) together with the European Central Bank (ECB), today released the results of the one-off "Fit-For-55" climate scenario analysis.
Under the scenarios examined, transition risks alone are unlikely to threaten financial stability. However, when transition risks are combined with macroeconomic shocks, they can increase losses for financial institutions and may lead to disruptions.

21Shares Adds Staking to the 21Shares Ethereum Core ETP (ETHC)

November 19, 2024--21Shares AG ("21Shares"), one of the world's largest issuers of crypto exchange traded products (ETPs), today announced that the firm has added staking to the 21Sharese Ethereum Core ETP (ETHC) and will be re-naming the product as follows, effective today:

ESMA proposes to move to T+1 by October 2027

November 18, 2024--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published its Final Report providing the assessment of the shortening of the settlement cycle in the European Union (EU).

New on Xetra: iShares ETF offers concentrated investment in the 20 largest companies in the S&P 500 index for the first time

November 15, 2024--A new exchange-traded fund from iShares has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Friday.
The iShares S&P 500 Top 20 UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the S&P 500 Top 20 Select 35/20 Capped index. The fund invests directly in the 20 largest US companies in the S&P 500 index by market capitalisation.

New on Xetra: Leonteq expands its range of ETNs to include overnight interest rates in Switzerland and the United States

November 15, 2024--Since Friday, four new exchange-traded notes (ETNs) from Leonteq have been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
Leonteq's four new ETNs give investors access to overnight lending rates for overnight loans in Switzerland and the United States.

New on Xetra: IncomeShare's ETP range of Leverage Shares provides access to US equities combined with covered call option strategies

November 15, 2024--Since Friday, 13 new exchange-traded notes issued by leverage shares have been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
With the new IncomeShares ETP product range, Leverage Shares offers access to option-based ETPs for the first time, which track the performance of individual US companies, US blue-chip indices and the price of gold.

ESMA is collecting data on costs linked to investments in AIFs and UCITS

November 14, 2024--ESMA with the NCAs has designed a two-stage data collection involving both manufacturers and distributors of investment funds.
Information requested from manufacturers will provide an indication on the different costs charged for the management of the investment funds.

HANetf tests the new Overseas Funds Regime with active bond ETF listing

November 14, 2024--PT Asset Management and HANetf have listed the Performance Trust Total Return Bond UCITS ETF (ticker: PTAM) on London Stock Exchange (LSE).
The ETF was listed on Xetra and Borsa Italiana in October. Using the new Overseas Funds Regime (OFR), the ETF is now listed on LSE, marking HANetf's first use of the OFR.

ESMA is collecting data on costs linked to investments in AIFs and UCITS

November 14, 2024--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, is launching a data collection exercise together with the national competent authorities (NCAs), on costs linked to investments in AIFs and UCITS.
ESMA with the NCAs has designed a two-stage data collection involving both manufacturers and distributors of investment funds.

New on Xetra: Janus Henderson's Active ETF with a focus on a concentrated portfolio of European companies

November 14, 2024--Since Thursday, a new Active Exchange Traded Fund from Janus Henderson has been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
With the Janus Henderson Tabula Pan European High Conviction Equity UCITS ETF, investors gain access to an actively managed portfolio of equities of European companies.

Northstake expands liquidity by adding leading market maker Keyrock to its ETH validator marketplace

November 14, 2024--Northstake's ETH validator marketplace offers the deepest liquidity when staking ETH, attracting asset managers seeking highly liquid, compliant, and secure staking solutions
Northstake A/S, the virtual asset service provider offering compliant staking products for institutions, has announced the addition of Keyrock as a market maker for its ETH validator marketplace.

ECB-Meeting of 16-17 October 2024

November 14, 2024-- Account of the monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank held in Ljubljana on Wednesday and Thursday, 16-17 October 2024
1. Review of financial, economic and monetary developments and policy options Financial market developments
Ms Schnabel noted that since the Governing Council's previous monetary policy meeting on 11-12 September 2024, policy rate expectations had shifted back and forth. Incoming data had made it challenging for market participants to price in the speed and extent of both disinflation and the monetary policy easing cycle.

Bitwise to launch world's first Aptos Staking ETP on SIX Swiss Exchange

November 12, 2024-First of its Kind: The Bitwise Aptos Staking ETP is the world's first Aptos ETP, demonstrating Bitwise's continued leadership in providing access to new opportunities in the emerging crypto asset class.
Aptos-high performance Layer 1 Blockchain: Aptos is often described as a "production ready" blockchain due to its incredible speed and cost efficiency. Recently, large financial institutions and consumer brands have chosen to build on that blockchain.

ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

November 12, 2024--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.

New on Xetra: active ETFs from BNP Paribas enable sustainable exposure to companies worldwide

November 12, 2024--Since Tuesday, two new exchange-traded funds issued by BNP Paribas Asset Management have been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The BNP Paribas Easy Sustainable World UCITS ETF is available to investors in the euro and US dollar share classes and pursues an active sustainable investment strategy based on the MSCI World Index.

New strategy ETF from WisdomTree on Xetra: access to companies worldwide with volatility protection through exposure to bond futures

November 12, 2024--Since Tuesday, a new exchange-traded fund issued by WisdomTree has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The WisdomTree Global Efficient Core UCITS ETF (Acc) invests in a broad range of large-cap companies from developed markets to allocate 90 per cent exposure to equities.

Euronext announces its new strategic plan, "Innovate for Growth 2027"

November 7, 2024-Euronext announces its new strategic plan, "Innovate for Growth 2027"
"Innovate for Growth 2027" targets the acceleration of Euronext's revenue growth through innovation and diversification
Euronext, the leading European capital market infrastructure, today released its new three-year strategic plan, "Innovate for Growth 2027".

New on Xetra: iShares expands its product range to include additional maturity ETFs on corporate bonds

November 7, 2024--Since Thursday, eight new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from iShares have been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
With these new ETFs from the iBonds product range, iShares is expanding its range of fixed-term bond ETFs in both distribution and accumulation share classes. These new ETFs offer investors access to a portfolio of euro-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate corporate bonds that expire in the same calendar year as the ETF's maturity date.

New active ETFs from J.P. Morgan on Xetra: access to US companies in combination with an overlay strategy

November 6, 2024--Since Wednesday, four new actively managed exchange-traded funds issued by J.P. Morgan Asset Management have been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The JPM US Equity Premium Income Active UCITS ETF pursues an active investment strategy, investing in a portfolio consisting mainly of US companies and selling out-of-the-money call options to generate additional income.

UK official holdings of international reserves: October 2024

November 5, 2024--This release details movements in the international reserves of gold and assets held by the UK government.

GraniteShares Financial Plc (the Issuer) Early Redemption Event of certain classes of ETP Securities

November 4, 2024-GraniteShares announces changes in product offerings.
Issuer Call Redemption Event
The Issuer gives notice pursuant to Condition 8 (c) of the Conditions that all ETP Securities of the classes specified in Exhibit A are to be compulsorily redeemed and that the Issuer has nominated 09 December 2024 to be the Early Redemption Date in respect of all such classes.

Invesco launches defence, cybersecurity and AI ETFs

November 4, 2024-ETFs follow Kensho indices
Invesco has launched a trio of innovation-focused ETFs, which target AI, cybersecurity, and defence innovation.

New crypto ETN from Valour on Xetra: Access to Bitcoin in combination with staking premium

November 1, 2024--Since Friday, a new crypto ETN from Valour has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
With the 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Staking ETP, investors gain access to the performance of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin and can also benefit from staking rewards.

New on Xetra: Thematic ETFs from Invesco with a focus on artificial intelligence, security on the internet and defence

November 1, 2024--Since Friday, three new exchange-traded funds issued by Invesco have been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The Invesco Artificial Intelligence Enablers UCITS ETF provides investors with access to companies worldwide that are developing technologies, infrastructure, and services that drive the growth and functionality of artificial intelligence (AI).

DeFi Technologies' Subsidiary Valour Expands Offerings with First-Ever Valour Bittensor (TAO) SEK ETP in the Nordics on Spotlight Stock Market

October 30, 2024--Introduction of Valour Bittensor (TAO) SEK ETP: DeFi Technologies' subsidiary Valour Inc. has launched the Valour Bittensor (TAO) ETP on Sweden's Spotlight Stock Market,marking the first Bittensor ETP in the Nordics and expanding its suite of digital asset products with this cutting-edge decentralized machine learning asset. With a market cap of $3.9 billion,TAO ranks #25 among digital assets globally.

BlackRock scraps ESG multi-asset income fund due to low assets

October 30, 2024--BlackRock has decided to call time on an ESG-focused multi-asset income fund just before its three-year anniversary due to limited investor interest, Citywire Selector has learned.

New on Xetra: iShares ETFs offer access to global forestry and short-term US$ corporate bonds with currency hedging

October 30, 2024--New on Xetra: iShares ETFs offer access to global forestry and short-term US$ corporate bonds with currency hedging Since Wednesday, two new exchange-traded funds issued by iShares have been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The iShares Global Timber and Forestry UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the S&P Global Timber & Forestry Index, providing investors with access to the global timber and forestry sector.

New on Xetra: iShares ETFs offer access to global forestry and short-term US$ corporate bonds with currency hedging

October 30, 2024--Since Wednesday, two new exchange-traded funds issued by iShares have been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The iShares Global Timber and Forestry UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the S&P Global Timber & Forestry Index, providing investors with access to the global timber and forestry sector.

New on Xetra: Equity ETF from Franklin Templeton offers access to companies from Saudi Arabia

October 29, 2024--Since Tuesday, a new exchange-traded fund issued by Franklin Templeton has been tradable via Xetra and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
The Franklin FTSE Saudi Arabia UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the FTSE Saudi Arabia 30/18 Capped Index and provides investors with access to the stock market in Saudi Arabia. The index currently comprises 64 large and medium-sized companies from various industries, weighted by market capitalisation.

Euro area economic and financial developments by institutional sector: second quarter of 2024

October 29, 2024--As of October 2024, ECB quarterly financial accounts provide more details on loans by counterpart sector granted by other financial institutions (OFIs) and information on debt securities issuance of non-financial corporations (NFCs) via financing conduits. OFIs are creditors of 23% of loans granted to NFCs by financial sector

Monetary developments in the euro area: September 2024

October 25, 2024-- Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 increased to 3.2% in September 2024 from 2.9% in August
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, was-1.2% in September, compared with -2.1% in August
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households stood at 0.7% in September, compared with 0.6% in August

WisdomTree Merger-UK Equity Income in to UK Quality Dividend Growth-De-listing notice

October 24, 2024--The Directors of the ICAV wish to announce that they have applied to the London Stock Exchange to delist the shares of WisdomTree UK Equity Income UCITS ETF (ISIN: IE00BYPGTJ26), being a Sub-Fund of the ICAV.

IMF Regional Economic Outlook for Europe: A Recovery Short of Europe's Full Potential

October 24, 2024--Europe's economy is recovering, benefiting from a strong crises' response. Yet, the recovery is falling short of its full potential. Uncertainty about persistent core inflation, policy directions, and geopolitical conflicts, is dampening the near-term outlook. In the longer term, perennially weak productivity growth-a result of limited scale and business dynamism-amid new headwinds from fragmentation and climate change are holding back growth potential.

New share class from AXA IM on Xetra: targeted exposure to short-term U.S. government bonds with distributing interest income

October 24, 2024--Since Thursday, a new share class from AXA Investment Managers has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The AXA IM ICE US Treasury 0-1Y UCITS ETF pursues a passive investment strategy and tracks the performance of the ICE BofA 0-1 Year US Treasury Index. The Fund invests in US government debt securities denominated in US dollars with a maturity of less than one year.

Citigroup unveils plan to power active ETF surge in Europe

October 24, 2024--The US bank plans to capitalise on its wide range of in-house services with white-label platform
Citigroup is launching a European exchange traded fund platform to help third-party managers enter the rapidly growing sector.

New on Xetra: Equity ETF from iShares offers access to US companies with a high ESG rating

October 23, 2024--Since Wednesday, a new exchange-traded fund issued by iShares has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The iShares MSCI USA Leaders UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the MSCI USA Leaders Select Index. Investors gain access to large and medium-sized companies from the USA that are included in the MSCI USA Index.

New on Xetra: Franklin Templeton equity ETFs offer access to emerging markets

October 23, 2024--Since Wednesday, two new exchange-traded funds issued by Franklin Templeton have been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The Franklin FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets Index and provides investors access to companies based in emerging markets.

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.

ETFGI reports a record 1,426 new products listed during the first 9 months of 2024 in the global ETFs industry

October 24, 2024--ETFGI, a prominent independent research and consultancy firm specializing in providing subscription research and annual events on trends in the global ETFs industry, ETFGI reports a record 1,426 new products listed during the first 9 months of 2024 in the global ETFs industry.
This represents a net increase of 1,014 products after accounting for 412 closures in the first 9 months of the year. This surpasses the previous record of 1,311 new ETFs listed at this point in 2021.

New on Xetra: Active ETF from Janus Henderson Tabula focussing on undervalued Japanese companies

October 22, 2024--A new active exchange-traded fund issued by Janus Henderson Tabula has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Monday.
The Janus Henderson Tabula Japan High Conviction Equity UCITS ETF gives investors access to an actively managed portfolio of shares in Japanese companies. The sub-fund can invest in companies of any size and in any sector targeting a portfolio of at least 20 to a maximum of 30 positions.

New on Xetra: J.P. Morgan launches further actively managed Research Enhanced Index ETFs and a climate-friendly ETF focussing on developed countries

October 22, 2024--Since Tuesday, five new exchange-traded funds issued by J.P. Morgan Asset Management have been tradable on Xetra and via Börse Frankfurt, four of which are actively managed.
The three new actively managed ETFs from the Research Enhanced Index series are available as accumulating share classes in euros and focus on companies from the USA, developed countries or emerging markets.

New share class from AXA IM on Xetra: Access to climate-friendly companies from developed countries worldwide with currency hedging

October 22, 2024--Since Tuesday, a new exchange-traded fund issued by AXA Investment Managers has been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The AXA IM MSCI World Equity PAB UCITS ETF (H) Accumulation EUR invests in large- and mid-cap companies listed on the equity markets of 23 developed countries.

GraniteShares-Delisting ETPs-Euronext Paris

October 21, 2024--GraniteShares Financial Plc (the "Issuer") NOTICE OF DELISTING

Pension fund and insurance company use of ETFs surges in Europe

October 18, 2024--Institutional iShares assets under management have been growing at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 30% in the region, according to BlackRock
Institutional adoption of exchange traded funds by asset owners such as pension funds and insurance companies has accelerated in Europe since 2020, according to BlackRock's analysis of its own iShares ETF ownership.

New Fixed-Income ETFs from Xtrackers on Xetra: Access to Maturity ETFs on Euro Corporate Bonds

October 18, 2024--Since Friday, four new exchange-traded funds from Xtrackers have been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
Xtrackers is expanding its Target Maturity ETF product range with additional maturity dates to its distributing share classes: The four Target Maturity Sept EUR Corporate Bond UCITS ETFs provide investors with access to a broadly diversified portfolio of corporate bonds that mature within 12 months of the ETF's maturity date.

New at Xetra: Amundi ETF provides access to US companies focussing on sustainability with currency hedging

October 17, 2024--A new exchange-traded fund issued by Amundi Asset Management has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Thursday.
The Amundi MSCI USA ESG Leaders Extra UCITS ETF Acc EUR Hedged invests in large and medium-sized US companies that are part of the main index MSCI USA, have a solid ESG profile, and a positive trend towards improving this profile.

New bond ETFs from L&G on Xetra: access to corporate bonds with short duration

October 17, 2024--Since Thursday, two new exchange-traded funds from Legal & General Investment Management have been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The L&G Corporate Bond ex-Banks Higher Ratings 0-2Y UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the J.P. Morgan Global Credit Index (GCI) Ultra Short ex Banks 2% Issuer Capped Index and provides an accumulating and currency-hedged share class.

L&G expands fixed income ETF range with the launch of ex-banks corporate bond UCITS ETF

October 17, 2024--First of its kind ETF focuses on quality, stability, diversification and income.
Legal & General's Asset Management division has today announced the expansion of its ETF range with the launch of the L&G Corporate Bond ex-Banks Higher Ratings 0-2Y UCITS ETF. The ETF will provide investors with exposure to highly rated Euro- and USD- denominated corporate bonds with a short duration and exclude bank issuers.

Deutsche Boerse welcomes Leonteq as new ETN issuer on Xetra

October 17, 2024--The first ETN provides access to the European Short-Term Rate.
Since Thursday, an exchange-traded note (ETN) from Leonteq has been tradable on Xetra and örse Frankfurt for the first time.

New strategy ETF from Fidelity on Xetra: access to companies from industrialised countries with high-quality fundamental data

October 16, 2024-- A new exchange-traded fund issued by Fidelity has been tradable on Xetra and Böo;rse Frankfurt since Wednesday.
The Fidelity Global Quality Income UCITS ETF pursues a passive investment strategy and tracks the performance of the Fidelity Europe Quality Income Index. The index is composed of stocks of large-and mid-caps from developed countries that pay dividends and have high-quality fundamentals.

New share class of AXA IM on Xetra: targeted exposure to long-term US government bonds with distributing interest income

October 16, 2024--Since Wednesday, a new share class of AXA Investment Managers has been tradable on Xetra and B*ouml;rse Frankfurt.
With the new share class, investors can invest in the distributing share class of AXA IM ICE US Treasury +25Y UCITS ETF USD Dis in addition to the accumulating one.

UK official holdings of international reserves: October 2024

October 16, 2024--A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in October 2024.

New bond ETF from AXA IM on Xetra: Access to short-term US government bonds

October 15, 2024--Since Tuesday, a new exchange-traded fund issued by AXA Investment Managers has been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The AXA IM ICE US Treasury 0-1Y UCITS ETF pursues a passive investment strategy and tracks the performance of the ICE BofA 0-1 Year US Treasury Index.

Deutsche Boerse welcomes Robeco as a new ETF issuer on Xetra

October 15, 2024--The first four actively managed equity portfolios cover companies worldwide, US or European regions as well as a dynamic multi-theme strategy.
Since Tuesday, four active exchange-traded funds from Robeco are tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt for the first time.
The three Robeco 3D Equity UCITS ETFs pursue an active investment strategy focussing on companies worldwide, in the US or Europe.

Robeco launches its first active ETFs in European market

October 15, 2024--3 ETFs based on well-established quantitative and enhanced index capabilities (3D 'Global', 'US' and 'European' Equity ETF)1
'Dynamic Theme Machine' ETF, capitalizes on cutting-edge next-gen quant research
ETFs listed on Frankfurt Stock exchange as of today, additional listings to follow.

N26 further strengthens offer in 12 new markets with launch of Stocks and ETFs trading

October 14, 2024--N26, Europe's leading digital bank, today announced the launch of Stocks and ETFs trading in 12 new markets. With the introduction of N26 Stocks and ETFs, customers in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, and Slovenia will be able to manage their investment portfolio directly within the N26 app.

21Shares Grows its European Crypto ETP Lineup with the Launch of Future of Crypto Index ETP (FUTR)

October 10, 2024-21Shares AG ("21Shares"), one of the world's largest issuers of crypto exchange traded products (ETPs), today announced the launch of the 21Shares Future of Crypto Index ETP (FUTR) on Euronext Paris and Euronext Amsterdam.

DeFi Technologies' Subsidiary Valour Expands Offerings with Valour Sui (SUI) ETP on Spotlight Stock Market

October 10, 2024--Introduction of Valour Sui (SUI) ETP: DeFi Technologies' subsidiary Valour has launched the Valour Sui (SUI) ETP on Sweden's Spotlight Stock Market, broadening its portfolio of innovative digital asset products.
Investment Opportunities in Layer-1 Blockchain Technology: The Valour Sui (SUI) ETP offers exposure to the native token of the Sui blockchain.

New Active ETF from HANetf on Xetra: Access to a broadly diversified portfolio based on a value-based investment strategy

October 10, 2024-- A new Active ETF issued by HANetf has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Thursday.
The Performance Trust Total Return Bond UCITS ETF gives investors access to the global bond market for fixed and floating-rate securities. The actively managed portfolio can include all types of bonds, such as government bonds, quasi-government bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities or collateralised loan obligations.

New bond ETF from AXA IM on Xetra: Access to long-term US government bonds

October 9, 2024--Since Wednesday, a new exchange-traded fund from AXA Investment Managers has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The AXA IM ICE US Treasury +25Y UCITS ETF pursues a passive investment strategy and invests in long-term US dollar-denominated government bonds that are publicly issued by the US government in its home market. The ETF tracks the ICE US Treasury 25+ Year Bond Index.

New bond ETFs from Xtrackers on Xetra: Access to maturity ETFs on investment grade euro corporate bonds

New ETC from The Royal Mint via HANetf: Access to the gold market with currency hedging

October 8, 2024--Since today, the second Exchange Traded Commodity (ETC) from The Royal Mint, the mint of the United Kingdom, has been tradable via HANetf's white-label platform on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The Royal Mint Responsibly Sourced Physical EUR Hedged Gold ETC Securities provides investors with easy and cost-efficient access to the gold market by replicating the spot price of physical gold.

21Shares announces listing of 5 additional crypto ETPs on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam

October 8, 2024--21Shares AG ("21Shares"), the world's largest issuer of cryptocurrency ETPs, today announced the listing of 5 additional ETPs in Euro on Euronext Paris and in USD on Euronext Amsterdam.
21Shares Binance Coin ETP (Ticker: BNBA FP) and (Ticker: BNBA NA). The underlying Binance Coin (BNB) is the cryptocurrency issued by the Binance exchange and is used to trade and pay fees on the Binance cryptocurrency exchange

21Shares, one of the world's largest issuers of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), calls for regulatory clarity to unlock crypto opportunities for European investors

October 7, 2024--21Shares AG ("21Shares"), one of the world's largest issuers of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), is urging the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to create a unified regulatory framework for including crypto assets in UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) funds. This move would provide much-needed clarity for retail and institutional investors across Europe.

ESMA publishes its first annual report on EU Carbon Markets

October 7, 2024--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, is today publishing the 2024 EU Carbon Markets report.
This first edition of the report is providing details and insights into the functioning of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) market.

21Shares Calls for Standardized Crypto Regulations in UCITS Funds

October 7, 2024--21Shares, a leading provider of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), has urged the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to establish consistent regulations for the inclusion of cryptocurrencies in UCITS funds (Undertakings for the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities).

New thematic ETF from Xtrackers on Xetra: Access to the global infrastructure sector

October 7, 2024--A new exchange-traded fund issued by Xtrackers has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since today.
The Xtrackers Global Infrastructure ESG UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the Dow Jones Brookfield Global Green Infrastructure Index.

New ETC from The Royal Mint via HANetf: Access to the gold market with currency hedging

October 7, 2024--Since today, the second Exchange Traded Commodity (ETC) from The Royal Mint, the mint of the United Kingdom, has been tradable via HANetf's white-label platform on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The Royal Mint Responsibly Sourced Physical EUR Hedged Gold ETC Securities provides investors with easy and cost-efficient access to the gold market by replicating the spot price of physical gold.

New Fixed Income ETF from PIMCO on Xetra: Access to the broadly diversified portfolio of emerging markets local currency government bonds

October 7, 2024-- Since Friday, a new exchange-traded fund from PIMCO has been tradable on Xetra and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
The PIMCO Emerging Markets Advantage Local Bond Index UCITS ETF invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of emerging market sovereign bonds denominated in local currencies.

KraneShares Launches Global Carbon Strategy ETC (KRBN) on Borsa Italiana & Deutsche Boerse Xetra Stock Exchanges

October 3, 2024--Krane Funds Advisors, LLC ("KraneShares"). an asset management firm known for its global exchange-traded funds (ETFs), enters the ETC market and launches the KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETC (Ticker: KRBN) on the Borsa Italiana and Deutsche Böurse Xetra Stock Exchanges.

ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

October 2, 2024--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.

ESMA 2025 Work Programme: Focus on key strategic priorities and implementation of new mandates

October 1, 2024--ESMA, the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published its 2025 Annual Work Programme (AWP), which reaffirms ESMA’s strategic orientation and commitment to safeguarding resilient, transparent, and sustainable European financial markets.

ESMA announces next steps for the selection of Consolidated Tape Providers

September 30, 2024--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, is publishing additional details on the selection of Consolidated Tapes Providers (CTPs) for bonds and for shares and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).
ESMA will launch the selection procedure for the CTP for bonds on Friday 3 January 2025.

Esma advisory group warns ETFs will be hit by T+1 move

September 26, 2024--Stakeholder group calls for temporary suspension of penalties for failed trades when EU moves to one-day trade settlement
Exchange traded funds will be particularly vulnerable to settlement fails when the EU moves to shorten its two-day trade settlement cycle (T+2) to T+1, an advisory group to the European regulator has warned.

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.

UK official holdings of international reserves: September 2024

September 18, 2024--A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in September 2024.

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.

Markets increasingly sensitive after strong performance in early 2024

August 29, 2024-The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, today publishes its second risk monitoring report of 2024, setting out the key risk drivers currently facing EU financial markets. External events continue to have a strong impact on the evolution of financial markets, and ESMA also sees high or very high overall risks in the markets within its remit.

ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: July 2024

August 28, 2024--Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 stood at 2.3% in July 2024, unchanged from previous month (revised from 2.2%)
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, was -3.1% in July, compared with -3.4% in June
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households increased to 0.5% in July from 0.3% in June

ECB making good progress but job not done, Lane says

August 24, 2024--The European Central Bank is making "good progress" in cutting inflation back to its 2% target but success is not yet assured, so restrictive monetary policy is still needed, ECB chief economist Philip Lane said on Saturday.

Robeco starts 'strategic hiring' ahead of entry into ETF market

August 23, 2024--An increasing number of active managers are entering the ETF space in Europe ahead of an expected surge in demand
Robeco is building a specialist sales team ahead of its entrance into the exchange traded funds market this year.

ECB-Meeting of 17-18 July 2024-Account of the monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank

August 22, 2024--Held in Frankfurt am Main on Wednesday and Thursday, 17-18 July 2024
1. Review of financial, economic and monetary developments and policy options
Financial market developments
Ms Schnabel noted that since the Governing Council's previous monetary policy meeting on 5-6 June 2024, financial markets had moved in response to political news, which had caused some volatility, and in response to weaker than expected US inflation data.

ESMA publishes translations of its Guidelines on funds' names

August 21, 2024--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published the translations in all official EU languages of its Guidelines on funds' names using ESG or sustainability-related terms.
The Guidelines will start applying three months after this publication, i.e. on 21 November 2024.

Bitwise Takes Over ETC Group - Home To Europe's Largest Bitcoin Fund

August 19, 2024--In a strategic move to expand its presence in Europe and the broader crypto industry, asset manager and Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer Bitwise Investment has sealed a deal to acquire ETC Group, a major crypto issuer headquartered in London.

European fund performance significantly lags behind US peers after T+1

August 19, 2024--Post T+1 analyses of passive S&P 500 funds show European returns are 14-20 basis points lower than their US equivalents
Lower returns for European funds investing in US equities compared with US-domiciled funds with similar portfolios are accelerating demand among asset managers for the EU to cut fund settlement times..

JP Morgan Asset Management promotes Travis Spence to head of global ETFs

August 16, 2024--Alongside distribution responsibilities
JP Morgan Asset Management has promoted Travis Spence to the role of global head of ETFs, effective immediately.

ETFs' huge appetite extends to SMAs

August 12, 2024--Conversions of separately managed accounts are taking place in both the US and Europe, suggesting demand is growing
The ballooning exchange traded fund industry is threatening to take a bite out of separately managed accounts, having already eaten the lunch of the mutual fund sector.

ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

August 8, 2024--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published its  latest editionof the Spotlight on Markets Newsletter.
Your one-stop-shop in the world of EU financial markets focuses in July on the latest developments in relation to the Regulation on the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

Vanguard's latest monthly summary of flows in the European ETF market-Equity and bond ETFs both see inflows in July

August 8, 2024--Equity and fixed income ETF exposures both saw inflows in July during what was a mixed month for financial markets.
European-domiciled ETFs attracted $22.9 billion of assets in July, with equity and fixed income products seeing $12.3 billion and $11.0 billion in flows respectively.

Regulatory update: New Overseas Funds Regime European Long-Term Investment Funds

August 7, 2024--Two major regulatory changes have been announced this month for EU and UK based asset managers:
The new Overseas Funds Regime is a major opportunity to win business in the UK. It allows overseas investment funds to apply to become recognised in the UK and marketed to UK investors.
The European Commission has also published its regulatory technical standards for European Long-Term Investment Funds.

New equity ETF from iShares on Xetra: access to climate-friendly Japanese companies with currency hedging

August 7, 2024--Since today, a new exchange-traded fund from iShares has been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The iShares MSCI Japan ESG Enhanced UCITS ETF EUR Hedged (Acc) offers investors the opportunity to invest in a portfolio of a subset of Japanese equities within the MSCI Japan Index. The fund aims to exceed the decarbonisation and other minimum standards of the CTB Benchmark Regulation.

UK official holdings of international reserves: July 2024

August 5, 2024--This release details movements in the international reserves of gold and assets held by the UK government.

New ETF from First Trust on Xetra: access to the US equity market for companies with the highest momentum ranking

August 5, 2024--Since Monday, a new exchange-traded fund from First Trust has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The First Trust US Momentum UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the iNDEX US Momentum Index. The benchmark index is currently composed of 180 companies with the highest momentum ranking out of over 750 of the largest listed companies in the United States.

ECB Working Paper-Climate risk, bank lending and monetary policy

August 2, 2024--Combining euro-area credit register and carbon emission data, we provide evidence of a climate risk-taking channel in banks’ lending policies. Banks charge higher interest rates to firms featuring greater carbon emissions, and lower rates to firms committing to lower emissions, controlling for their probability of default.

DWS bucks trend with launch of Chinese mid-cap ETF

August 15, 2024--Fund debut comes despite closure of similar products by rival managers
The Xtrackers CSI500 Swap Ucits ETF uses indirect replication to track the CSI 500 Net Total Return index, which consists of the 500 predominantly medium and small-cap companies trading on the Shanghai Stock Exchange or Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

ESMA delivers opinion on global crypto firms using their non-EU execution venues

July 31, 2024--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor authority, issued today an Opinion to address the risks presented by global crypto firms seeking authorisation under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Regulation for part of their activities (crypto brokerage) while keeping a substantial part of their group activities (intra-group execution venues) outside the European Union (EU) regulatory scope.

A new bond ETF from Amundi on Xetra: access to US government bonds with a maturity of 7-10 years

July 31, 2024--Since today, a new exchange-traded fund issued by Amundi Asset Management has been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The Amundi US Treasury Bond 7-10Y UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury 7-10 Year Index.

BlackRock joins active ETF fray with five fund launches

July 31, 2024--World's largest asset manager unveils series of European-listed equity strategies.
BlackRock has thrown its hat into the active ETF ring with the launch of five European-listed equity products as part of an effort to access this fast-growing market.

Euro area economic and financial developments by institutional sector: first quarter of 2024

July 26, 2024--July 26, 2024--Euro area net saving increased to €809 billion in four quarters to first quarter of 2024, compared with €785 billion one quarter earlier
Household debt-to-income ratio decreased to 85.7% in first quarter of 2024 from 90.9% one year earlier
Non-financial corporations' debt'to'GDP ratio (consolidated measure) declined to 67.6% in first quarter of 2024 from 70.6% one year earlier

ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: June 2024

July 25, 2024--Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 increased to 2.2% in June 2024 from 1.5% in May (revised from 1.6%)
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, was -3.4% in June, compared with -5.0% in May
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households stood at 0.3% in June, unchanged from previous month
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to non-financial corporations increased to 0.7% in June from 0.3% in May

ESMA publishes 2023 data on cross-border investment activity of firms

July 15, 2024--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, together with the National Competent Authorities (NCAs), completed an analysis of the cross-border provision of investment services during 2023.
The data sets were collected from investment firms across 30 jurisdictions in the EU/EEA.

ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

July 10, 2024--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.
Your one-stop-shop in the world of EU financial markets focused in June on ESMA's Final Report on Greenwashing, the 2023 Annual Report and other important updates in the realm of the Regulation on the Markets in Crypto-Assets or MiCA.

New bond ETF from L&G on Xetra: access to the fixed income market for sustainable corporate bonds with currency hedging

July 10, 2024--A new exchange-traded fund from Legal & General Investment Management has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since today.
The L&G ESG USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF EUR Hedged Acc offers investors access to US dollar-denominated corporate bonds from developed countries worldwide.

New equity ETF from AXA on Xetra: access to companies from developed countries around the world in line with the Paris Climate Agreement

July 10, 2024--Since today, new exchange-traded fund from AXA Investment Managers has been tradable on Xetra and Börse.
The AXA IM MSCI World Equity PAB UCITS ETF allows investors to invest in large and mid-cap companies from 23 developed markets around the world. The ETF aligns with the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement.

DWS plans to boost active ETF business

July 9, 2024--Manager says it plans to capitalise on growing European demand for the products.
DWS is looking to expand its active exchange traded funds business in Europe to stay "ahead of the curve" as a number of asset managers enter the space seeking to capitalise on demand.

New MiCA rules increase transparency for retail investors

July 4, 2024--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published the second Final Report under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) covering eight draft technical standards that aim to provide more transparency for retail investors, clarity for providers on the technical aspects of disclosure and record-keeping requirements, and data standards to facilitate supervision by National Competent Authorities (NCAs).

ECB-Households and non-financial corporations in the euro area: first quarter of 2024

July 4, 2024--Households' financial investment increased at unchanged annual rate of 2.0% in first quarter of 2024
Non-financial corporations' financing grew at broadly unchanged annual rate of 0.7%
Non-financial corporations' gross operating surplus decreased at annual rate of -3.0%, after increasing (2.4%) in previous quarter

ECB-Meeting of 5-6 June 2024-Account of the monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank

July 4, 2024--Held in Frankfurt am Main on Wednesday and Thursday, 5-6 June 2024
1. Review of financial, economic and monetary developments and policy options-Financial market developments
Ms Schnabel noted that since the Governing Council's previous monetary policy meeting on 10-11 April 2024, the narrative in financial markets had converged across major advanced economies.

Deutsche Boerse welcomes ETF Willow as a new ETF issuer on Xetra

June 27, 2024--Actively managed ETF with AI-based model and focus on Eurozone companies
ETF Willow's first Active Exchange Traded Fund has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Thursday.
The investment objective of the AI-Enhanced Eurozone Equities UCITS ETF is to outperform the MSCI EMU Index through stock selection.

ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: May 2024

June 27, 2024--Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 increased to 1.6% in May 2024 from 1.3% in April
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, was -4.9% in May, compared with -5.9% in April
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households stood at 0.3% in May, compared with 0.2% in April

BlackRock launches five climate transition ETFs in Europe

June 25, 2024--Each of the Irish-domiciled Ucits funds will have a different geographic focus
BlackRock has rolled out a five-strong range of climate transition exchange traded funds aiming to provide investors with access to "companies leading in the transition to a low-carbon economy".

The implications of the European Union's new fiscal rules

June 20, 2024--Executive summary
European Union countries are required by the EU Treaty to keep their budget deficits within 3 percent of GDP, and their public debt within 60 percent of GDP. A new framework to enforce these rules is based on country-specific debt sustainability analyses (DSA) and uses a single indicator, a measure of public expenditure, as the annual fiscal policy target. These changes are welcome.

Europe's New ESG Rules Spark Questions About What Sustainable Investing Looks Like

June 20, 2024--To comply with the EU's new rules, investment firms would have to change the name of thousands of funds or sell off $40 billion in assets.
The European Union's move to tighten rules for sustainable investing will put two-thirds of Europe's so-called ESG funds on notice, forcing thousands of them to either sell off $40 billion in assets or change their names in a way that more accurately and transparently reflects their holdings.

Europe's mutual funds continue to bleed heavily

June 17, 2024--Investors have pulled €258bn from actively managed equity funds since the start of 2022
Europe's active asset managers face an unprecedented challenge in dealing with continued mutual fund outflows.

Forecasts for the UK economy: July 2024

July 17, 2024--A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in July 2024.

ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

June 12, 2024--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.
Your one-stop-shop in the world of EU financial markets focuses in May on the Position Paper with recommendations for more effective and attractive capital markets in the EU and includes a factsheet with the main highlights.

New bond ETFs from BNP Paribas on Xetra: access to long term euro corporate bonds with high ESG standards

June 11, 2024--As of today, two new exchange-traded funds issued by BNP Paribas Asset Management are tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The BNP Paribas Easy € Corp bond SRI Fossil Free 7-10Y UCITS ETF offers investors access to a portfolio of euro-denominated fixed income corporate bonds that have high standards of sustainable values.

A new bond ETF from Amundi on Xetra: access to the global bond market for the highest rated sustainable corporate bonds

June 11, 2024--Since today, a new exchange-traded fund issued by Amundi Asset Management has been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The Amundi Global Corporate SRI 1-5Y Highest Rated UCITS ETF USD Hedged provides investors with access to the global bond market for high-quality corporate bonds in various issuance currencies.

New equity ETF from WisdomTree on Xetra: access to climate-neutral and sustainable companies from developed countries worldwide

June 11, 2024--Since Tuesday, a new exchange-traded fund issued by WisdomTree has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The WisdomTree Global Sustainable Equity UCITS ETF offers investors the opportunity to invest in a portfolio of companies from developed countries worldwide that make a positive contribution to social and environmental goals.

ECB-Euro area bank interest rate statistics: April 2024

June 5, 2024--Composite cost-of-borrowing indicator for new loans to corporations and for new loans to households for house purchase unchanged at 5.18% and 3.80%, respectively
Composite interest rate for new deposits with agreed maturity from corporations broadly unchanged at 3.65%; interest rate for overnight deposits from corporations broadly unchanged at 0.91%

Final MiCA rules on conflict of interest of crypto assets providers published

May 31, 2024--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, is publishing today the Final Report on the rules on conflicts of interests of crypto-asset service providers (CASP) under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA).

Lloyd Capital has partnered with HANetf to launch focused equity and growth equity ETFs with over $300m AUM

May 29, 2024--Lloyd Capital has partnered with HANetf to launch Lloyd Focused Equity UCITS ETF (ticker: FEP) and Lloyd Growth Equity UCITS ETF (ticker: GEP).
The two ETFs have launched with a combined $319.67 million[1] in assets under management (AUM).

ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: April 2024

May 29, 2024-Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 increased to 1.3% in April 2024 from 0.9% in March
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, was -6.0% in April, compared with -6.6% in March
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households stood at 0.2% in April, unchanged from previous month

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.

HANetf continues on its growth trajectory and surpasses $4 billion AUM

May 23, 2024-- HANetf's total assets under management (AUM) has surpassed $4 billion. Since the beginning of the year, HANetf's AUM has increased by $1.29 billion, marking a 42.7% increase year-to-date (YTD).
Much of the AUM growth was driven by investor interest in defence and uranium

Bruegel Working paper-Instruments of economic security

May 23, 2024--The challenge of improving European economic security has grown in importance, with various relevant policy measures introduced at EU level
Geopolitical and economic developments, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine and trade disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, have raised concerns about the European Union's exposure to hostile countries.

ESMA makes recommendations for more effective and attractive capital markets in the EU

May 22, 2024--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published its Position Paper on "Building more effective and attractive capital markets in the EU".

WisdomTree Obtains Approval to List Physically Backed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs on the LSE

May 22, 2024--WisdomTree is amongst the first issuers to have its prospectus for crypto ETPs approved by the FCA
WisdomTree, a global financial innovator, has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on its prospectus, which enables it to list the WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin (BTCW) and WisdomTree Physical Ethereum (ETHW) ETPs on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

First Trust Launches US Equity Buffer UCITS ETF

May 21, 2024--The First Trust Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer UCITS ETF provides investors with exposure to the S&P500 using derivatives to limit upside & downside risk.
First Trust has expanded its Target Outcome Investments range with the launch of the First Trust Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer UCITS ETF-May (GMAY).

BNP Paribas Launches New Paris-Aligned Climate ETF

May 21, 2024--BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) announced today the launch of the BNP Paribas Easy MSCI ACWI SRI S-Series PAB 5% Capped UCITS ETF, a new exchange traded fund aimed at providing investors with developed and emerging markets exposure to companies with high ESG standards and with low and improving greenhouse gas emissions.

New equity ETF from Amundi on Xetra: access to a broadly diversified equity portfolio of ESG companies with currency hedging

May 21, 2024--Since today, a new exchange-traded fund from Amundi Asset Management is tradable on Xetra and via the trading venue Börse Frankfurt.
The Amundi MSCI World ESG Leaders UCITS ETF Hedged EUR offers investors the opportunity to invest in the performance of the MSCI World ESG Leaders Select 5% Issuer Capped Index.

New active ETF from First Trust on Xetra: active buffer strategy on S&P 500 Index with May 2024/2025 as new target outcome period

May 21, 2024--As of today, a new exchange-traded fund from First Trust is tradable on Xetra and via the trading venue Börse Frankfurt.
The First Trust Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer UCITS ETF-May pursues an actively managed investment strategy with the aim of tracking the performance of the S&P 500 Index up to a fixed upside cap.

Amundi ETF Flows Analysis-April 2024

May 17, 2024--Data as of end April 2024
Investors added €54.1bn to global exchange-traded funds in April with equities gaining €31.2bn and fixed income strategies adding €21.4bn. These flows were lower compared to March, reflecting investors' lack of clarity over the future direction of interest rates.

ESMA publishes data on markets and securities in the EEA

May 16, 2024--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor is publishing today the Statistics on Securities and Markets (ESSM) Report, with the objective of increasing access to data of public interest.

Amundi launches a comprehensive Euro Govies Fixed Maturity ETF Range

May 16, 2024--Amundi, European leading asset manager ranking among the top 10 global players[1], and European ETF leader[2], announces the launch of its new Fixed Maturity ETF range, designed to combine yield predictability[3] with easy access to Euro Government Bonds. With management fees[4] of only 0.09%, these Fixed Maturity ETFs offer investors competitivity and flexibility.

ESMA Guidelines establish harmonised criteria for use of ESG and sustainability terms in fund names

May 14, 2024-Following the public statement of 14 December 2023, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published the final report containing Guidelines on funds' names using ESG or sustainability-related terms.

New ETF from First Trust on Xetra: access to small & mid caps US companies with rising dividend yields

May 13, 2024--A new exchange-traded fund issued by issued by First Trust has been tradable on Xetra and and Börse Frankfurt since Monday.
The benchmark index currently consists of 99 small & mid cap companies that Nasdaq believes have increased their dividend value over the previous three- and five-year annual periods and are best positioned to continue dividend increases.

ECB-Meeting of 10-11 April 2024

May 10, 2024--Account of the monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank held in Frankfurt am Main on Wednesday and Thursday, 10-11 April 2024
1. Review of financial, economic and monetary developments and policy options-Financial market developments
Ms Schnabel noted that since the Governing Council's previous monetary policy meeting on 6-7 March 2024 financial markets had started to price in some divergence between the monetary policy paths expected in the euro area and in the United States.

New ETNs from WisdomTree on Xetra: access to Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 E-mini futures as well as Euro STOXX 50 with 5x leverage

May 8, 2024--Since Wednesday, six new exchange-traded notes issued by WisdomTree have been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The WisdomTree Qs100 5x ETN offers a leveraged investment in the nearest quarter E-mini-Nasdaq 100 futures contract. Investors can choose to participate in the five-times leveraged rising or falling price development of the daily performance of the underlying US Technology Rolling Futures Index.

ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

May 8, 2024--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.

Paris report 2: Europe's economic security

May 8, 2024--COVID-19 and the subsequent supply chain congestion, the wake-up call over the dependency of Europe on Russia for energy, and geopolitical shifts and the increasingly adversarial tone of the US-China relationship have underscored the need for a comprehensive reassessment of the EU's economic security strategy.

BNY Mellon Insights-How Active ETFs Are Changing the European Market

May 8, 2024--Distribution, fees, transparency and market structure are key challenges in the rapidly growing active exchange-traded funds (ETF) market in Europe, according to a panel hosted by BNY. Experts from across the ETF spectrum-including representation from market makers, issuers and fund governance professionals- met in May to discuss the changing landscape of active investment choices.

ESMA asks for input on assets eligible for UCITS

May 7, 2024--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, today publishes a Call for Evidence on the review of the Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) Eligible Assets Directive (EAD). The objective of this call is to gather information from stakeholders to assess possible risk and benefits of UCITS gaining exposure to various asset classes.

Janus Henderson enters European ETF market through the acquisition of independent European ETF provider tabula

May 2, 2024--Tabula and Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG) today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Janus Henderson will acquire European ETF provider Tabula Investment Management.

European Economic Security: Current practices and further development

May 2, 2024--Abstract
The rise in geopolitical tensions in recent years and the weaponisation of trade links have led to an increased focus on economic security. With its Economic Security Strategy, the European Commission has put EU-level initiatives in this area into an overarching framework.

Key factors likely to shape the EU's trade agenda in the next five-year term

May 2, 2024-Abstract
The landscape in which European Union trade policy operates has changed drastically in recent years. In addition to, and partly in competition with, its traditional objective of economic wellbeing, EU trade policy has become increasingly shaped by two other considerations: geopolitics and concerns over the resilience of supply chains, and climate change.

ESAs risk update: risks remain high in the EU financial system

April 30, 2024--The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA -the ESAs) today issued their Spring 2024 Joint Committee update on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system. The risk update shows that risks remain elevated in a context of slowing growth, an uncertain interest rate environment and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: March 2024

April 26, 2024-- Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 increased to 0.9% in March 2024 from 0.4% in February
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, was -6.7% in March, compared with -7.8% in February
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households stood at 0.2% in March, compared with 0.3% in February
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to non-financial corporations stood at 0.4% in March, compared with 0.3% in February

ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: March 2024

ECB-Euro area economic and financial developments by institutional sector: fourth quarter of 2023

April 26, 2024--As of April 2024, ECB quarterly financial accounts provide new details on household holdings of investment fund shares/units broken down by underlying asset and counterpart sector. Notably, household exposure to rest of world assets is primarily through indirect holdings via investment fund shares

New equity ETF from UBS on Xetra: access to companies in developed markets worldwide with currency hedging

April 25, 2024--A new exchange-traded fund issued by UBS Asset Management has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Friday.
The UBS ETF (IE) MSCI World UCITS ETF (hedged to EUR) offers investors access to the performance of a broadly diversified portfolio of 1,465 companies from 23 developed markets worldwide. Currency fluctuations against the euro are hedged in this share class.

New commodity ETF from L & G on Xetra: access to the broad commodities sector via futures contracts excluding agriculture and livestock

April 25, 2024--Since Thursday, a new exchange-traded fund issued by Legal & General Investment Management has been tradable on Xetra and and Börse Frankfurt since Friday.
The L&G Multi-Strategy Enhanced Commodities ex-Agriculture & Livestock UCITS ETF offers investors access to the performance of a basket of commodities from the energy, industrial and precious metals sectors via futures contracts with different maturity dates. The agricultural and live cattle sector is not included.

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.

EU savers need a single-market place to invest

April 25, 2024--Proposals to leverage the single market to boost retail investment could lead to a product citizens will trust
The European Union is sitting on €33.5 trillion in household savings 1 , or one quarter of its collective GDP, yet much of this money is stuck in banks because households prefer cash over market investments.

Tabula Announces Access to Transparently Sourced Gold,

April 22, 2024--European ETF provider Tabula Investment Management Limited ("Tabula") has announced the launch of the ESG-focused physical gold ETC, the SMO Physical Gold ETC (Bloomberg: BARS LN). BARS is the first exchange-traded physical gold product to offer full traceability of gold bars from mine to vault, using a small number of named mines adhering to high ESG standards.

Euro area monthly balance of payments: February 2024

April 18, 2024--Current account recorded €29 billion surplus in February 2024, down from €39 billion in previous month
Current account surplus amounted to €288 billion (2.0% of euro area GDP) in the 12 months to February 2024, after a €95 billion deficit (0.7%) one year earlier

Amundi and Victory Capital announce plan to establish a strategic partnership

April 16, 2024--Amundi US to combine into Victory Capital
Amundi to become a strategic shareholder of Victory Capital
Reciprocal 15-year exclusive distribution agreements
Amundi and Victory Capital (Nasdaq: VCTR) are announcing today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combine Amundi US into Victory Capital, for Amundi to become a strategic shareholder of Victory Capital, and to establish long-term global distribution agreements.

New report sheds light on quality and use of regulatory data across EU

March 11, 2024--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, is publishing today the fourth edition of its Report on the Quality and Use of Data aiming to provide transparency on how the data collected under different regulations is used systematically by authorities in the EU, and clarifying the actions taken to ensure data quality.

Enrico Letta's Report on the Future of the Single Market

April 10, 2024--Launched 30 years ago, the Single Market is the jewel in the crown of European integration, a source of common wealth. Faced with a more conflictual, volatile and complex world, a special effort in terms of strategic rethinking is required.

ECB-Account of the monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank 6-7 March 2024

April 4, 2024-1. Review of financial, economic and monetary developments and policy options Financial market developments

Ms Schnabel noted that, since the Governing Council's previous monetary policy meeting on 24-25 January 2024, monetary policy expectations had retracted further from the early and large interest rate cuts initially foreseen at the turn of the year.

Spend it at home: current account surpluses in the EU

April 2, 2024--EU leadership needs to identify the factors that hold investment back and the incentives that could persuade investors to stay in Europe
The European Union faces huge investment gaps. For the climate and digital transitions alone, EU countries need to find or encourage annual investment of at least €481 billion each year, over and above what is already planned. This amount is much larger if one includes defence spending needs, the reconstruction of Ukraine, and spending to prepare for potential health crises in the future.

ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

April 2, 2024--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.

ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: February 2024

March 28, 2024-Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 increased to 0.4% in February 2024 from 0.1% in January
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, was -7.7% in February, compared with -8.6% in January.

European clean tech tracker

March 28, 2024--This trackers provides an overview of the main innovation, manufacturing and deployment trends in clean tech in Europe
Introduction
This European Clean Tech Tracker aims to provide a clear, timely and policy-relevant overview of the main innovation, manufacturing and deployment trends characterising the main technologies underpinning Europe's green transition.

Germany's Real Challenges are Aging, Underinvestment, and Too Much Red Tape

March 27, 2024--Germany faces some serious economic challenges, but they aren't necessarily the ones getting the most attention. Solving these challenges requires ambitious reforms
Germany is struggling. It was the only G7 economy to shrink last year and is set to be the group's slowest-growing economy again this year, according to our latest projections. Some pundits say Germany's economic model is irreparably broken.

Germany's Real Challenges are Aging, Underinvestment, and Too Much Red Tape

March 27, 2024-Germany faces some serious economic challenges, but they aren't necessarily the ones getting the most attention. Solving these challenges requires ambitious reforms
Germany is struggling. It was the only G7 economy to shrink last year and is set to be the group's slowest-growing economy again this year, according to our latest projections. .

Two new active ETFs from iShares on Xetra: exposure to US and developed market equities through active investment strategies

March 26, 2024--Since Tuesday, two new actively managed exchange traded funds from iShares have been tradable on the trading venues Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The iShares U.S. Equity High Income UCITS ETF pursues an active investment strategy designed to generate income and capital growth with lower volatility than the broader US equity market. The strategy applied by the portfolio manager essentially consists of the following components:

T+1 feedback report shows mixed impacts of shortening the settlement cycle in the EU

March 21, 2024-The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, is today publishing feedback received to its Call for Evidence on shortening the settlement cycle.
In the report ESMA summarises the feedback from market participants during the consultation, focused on four areas:

The European Central Bank, inflation tolerance and the last mile

March 20, 2024--Inflation in the euro area has declined convincingly from the very high levels seen in the past couple of years. The rate is expected to be 2.3% in 2024-what a difference from 8.4% in 2022 and 5.6% in 2023.
But in January 2024 it was still 2.8%, so still has some way to go before dropping to 2.3%, and then to 2%, which is commonly considered to be the desirable level.

ETFGI reports that assets invested in the ETFs industry in Europe reached a new milestone of US$1.90 trillion US Dollars at the end of February

March 19, 2024--ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs ecosystem, reports that assets invested in the ETFs industry in Europe reached a new milestone of US$1.90 trillion at the end of February.

Crypto ETN providers head for UK but urge rethink on retail ban

March 18, 2024- The FCA has said it will allow listing requests but only give access to 'professional investors'
A rash of cryptocurrency exchange traded products are likely to be listed in London after regulators softened their hardline opposition to allowing domestic access to funds with cryptocurrency exposure.

AI theme bucks gloomy trend for European-domiciled thematic ETFs

March 15, 2024--Four of top six thematic funds by inflows this year have been AI vehicles, data shows
Investors pulled a record $533mn from European-domiciled thematic ETFs in February, according to data from ETFbook. The withdrawals added to the gloom from a poor 2023, when the sector bled $1.1bn, the first annual outflow after at least a decade of net buying

Two new ETFs from iShares on Xetra: access to the clean energy sector and short maturity investment grade euro corporate bonds

March 15, 2024--Two new exchange-traded funds issued by iShares have been tradable on Xetra and via the trading venue Börse Frankfurt since Friday.
With the iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF, investors participate in the performance of 100 companies from developed and emerging countries worldwide that are driving the development of clean energy with their products and services.

Mintos expands its reach and officially debuts in France and the Netherlands

March 15, 2024--Following its successful entrance in Germany, Italy and Spain, Mintos, the multi-asset platform offering a unique mix of alternative and traditional investment options, continues its European rollout by making its official debut in the French and Dutch investment markets. Since its founding in 2015, the platform has attracted over 500,000 users across Europe. Authorised by MiFID, the company currently manages over 600 million euros in assets under administration.

Wood's ARK Plans Launch of 3 Active ETFs in Europe

March 8, 2024--Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Europe will launch three active ETFs next month, including a version of its flagship $7.5bn ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), according to comments from Stuart Forbes, head of ARK Invest Europe, at a recent webinar.

Figment, Apex to List Ether and Solana Staking ETPs on SIX Swiss Exchange

March 7, 2024--Interest in ETH and SOL has increased substantially over the past few months and the ETPs will contribute to greater access to staking rewards for a wide audience, Figment said.
Figment Europe and Apex Group plan to list Ethereum and Solana staking ETPs on SIX Swiss Exchange next week.

New crypto ETN from Valour & Bitcoin Suisse on Xetra: access to the basket of leading crypto assets

March 6, 2024--Since Wednesday, a new crypto ETN from Valour Digital Securities in cooperation with Bitcoin Suisse has been tradable on Xetra and via the trading venue B&oum;rse Frankfurt.
The 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETN tracks the performance of the STOXX Digital Asset Blue Chip X Index.

Deutsche Boerse launches regulated spot platform for crypto assets

March 5, 2024--Crypto trading on the new Deutsche Börse Digital Exchange (DBDX) for crypto assets goes live
Regulated spot crypto asset trading platform is targeted at institutional clients
Crypto Finance and DBDX provide a complete crypto ecosystem and value chain for institutional trading, settlement, and custody of crypto assets

HSBC AM expands thematic range with India tech ETF

March 5, 2024--Tracks S&P India Tech index
HSBC Asset Management has expanded its thematic technology line-up with an India tech UCITS ETF, tracking the S&P India Tech index.

ETC Group launches best in class Ethereum Staking ETP on XETRA

February 27, 2024--ETC Group is proud to unveil its latest ETP listed on Deutsche Börse XETRA, the ETC Group Ethereum Staking ETP (ticker ET32; ISIN DE000A3G90G9), a total return exchange-traded product that tracks the Compass Ethereum Total Return Monthly Index.
Specifically tailored to meet the rigorous requirements of institutional investors, the ETC Group Ethereum Staking ETP offers superior outcomes compared to alternative staking offerings and other similar ETPs on the market.

Official Statistics: Forecasts for the UK economy: February 2024

February 27, 2024--A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in February 2024.

ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: January 2024

February 27, 2024--Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 stood at 0.1% in January 2024, after 0.2% in December 2023 (revised from 0.1%)
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, stood at -8.6% in January, compared with -8.5% in December
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households stood at 0.3% in January, compared with 0.4% in December

ESMA Working Paper-ESG funds during the 2020 COVID-19 market turmoil: performance and flows-ESG funds outperformed and received higher net flows than their non-ESG peers

February 24, 2024--Summary:
In this paper we analyse the performance and flows of ESG active equity UCITS funds relative to their non-ESG peers in a period of financial distress, corresponding to the first wave of COVID-19. Compared to other crisis events in the recent past, it has the advantage of looking at a complete exogenous shock affecting the economic and financial market as a whole.

Sprott and HANetf launch Europe's first Junior Uranium Miners UCITS ETF on London Stock Exchange and Xetra

February 23, 2024--HANetf has partnering with Sprott Asset Management for the fourth time to launch Europe's first Junior Uranium Miners ETF[1], focused on smaller uranium miners, selected for their exposure to the global growth of nuclear power.
Sprott Junior Uranium Miners UCITS ETF (URNJ) is listed on LSE, Xetra, with Borsa Italiana to follow. URNJ tracks the Nasdaq Sprott Junior Uranium MinersTM Index.

ECB Officials' Full Statement on Bitcoin's Failed Promise and ETFs

February 22, 2024--In their full blog post, European Central Bank Director General Ulrich Bindseil and Advisor Jürgen Schaaf express their view that Bitcoin has not fulfilled its potential as a global, decentralized digital currency.

BNP Paribas Asset Management launches two fixed income ETF funds with an active ESG approach

February 20, 2024--BNP Paribas Asset Management ('BNPP AM') announces today the launch of the first two funds in its new suite of innovative fixed income exchange-traded funds ('ETFs'). BNP Paribas Easy Sustainable EUR Corporate Bond and BNP Paribas Easy Sustainable EUR Government Bond are sub-funds of the BNP Paribas Easy Luxembourg SICAV and began trading on 20 February on Borsa Italiana and Deutsche Börse Xetra.

EU remains skeptical of crypto investments despite Bitcoin ETF fever-VanEck Europe CEO

February 20, 2024--European investors are still warming to the idea of cryptocurrency-related investment products while U.S. institutions continue to drive capital into nascent spot Bitcoin ETFs.
The launch of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States is having a knock-on effect in Europe, but investors on the continent remain cautious of investing in the cryptocurrency space.

IMF Working Paper-Carbon Prices and Inflation in the Euro Area

February 16, 2024-Summary:
What is the effect of carbon pricing on inflation? This paper shows empirically that the consequences of the European Union's Emission Trading System (ETS) and national carbon taxation on inflation have been limited in the euro area, so far. This result is supported by analysis based on a panel local projections approach, as well as event studies based on individual countries.
Our estimates suggest that carbon taxes raised the price of energy but had limited effects on overall consumer prices.

Jupiter's Compliance Team Blocks Crypto ETP Investment: Report

February 16, 2024--Jupiter Asset Management's compliance team blocked its investors from having any exposure to a cryptocurrency exchange-traded product (ETP) in one of its Irish UCITs funds, according to a Financial Times report.

New fixed income ETF from Goldman Sachs on Xetra: access to the global bond market for green bonds

February 15, 2024--Since Thursday, a new exchange-traded fund issued by Goldman Sachs Asset Management has been tradable on Xetra and via the trading venue Börse Frankfurt.
The Goldman Sachs Global Green Bond UCITS ETF-EUR-Hedged (DIST) provides investors with access to the global bond market for green bonds denominated in one of the G10 currencies.

Deutsche Borse expands crypto offering on Xetra with Valour's first internet computer ETN

February 14, 2024---Deutsche Börse is further expanding its range of cryptocurrency products: As of today, for the first time, an Exchange Traded Note (ETN) on Internet Computer (ICP) can be traded via Xetra and the trading venue Börse Frankfurt. The issuer of the ETN is Valour Digital Securities.

ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

February 14, 2024--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.
Your one-stop-shop in the world of EU financial markets focused in January on the last ESMA consultation package related to the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA).

BlackRock splits custody business for Irish-domiciled ETFs

February 14, 2024--BNY Mellon joins rival State Street as a depositary and administration service provider for the Irish ETFs
BlackRock has appointed BNY Mellon as an additional custodian for €673bn Dublin-domiciled iShares exchange traded funds, splitting custody for the business between two post-trade service providers.

BlackRock Debuts Europe's Lowest-Fee India Government Bond ETF

February 12, 2024--BlackRock has entered the rupee sovereign space with Europe's lowest-fee Indian government bond ETF.
The iShares India INR Govt Bond UCITS ETF (INGB) is listed on Euronext Amsterdam with a total expense ratio of 0.35%.

IMF Working Paper-The Impact of Derivatives Collateralization on Liquidity Risk: Evidence from the Investment Fund Sector

February 9, 2024--Summary:
Stricter derivative margin requirements have increased the demand for liquid collateral, but euro area investment funds, which use derivatives extensively, have been reducing their liquid asset holdings. Using transaction-by-transaction derivatives data, we assess whether the current levels of funds' holdings of cash and other highly liquid assets would be adequate to meet funds' liquidity needs to cover variation margin calls on derivatives under a range of stress scenarios.

IMF Working Paper-The Impact of Derivatives Collateralization on Liquidity Risk: Evidence from the Investment Fund Sector

Boerse Stuttgart Records January Turnover Of Around EUR 8.5 Billion-Trading Volume Increases Compared To The Same Month Of The Previous Year -Growth In Structured Securities, Bonds And Exchange-Traded Products

February 2, 2024--Based on the order book statistics, Boerse Stuttgart generated turnover of around EUR 8,5 billion in January- around 11 percent more than in the same month of the previous year.
Structured securities made up the largest share of the turnover.

ESAs recommend steps to enhance the monitoring of BigTechs' financial services activities

February 1, 2024--The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA-the ESAs) today published a Report setting out the results of a stocktake of BigTech direct financial services provision in the EU. The Report identifies the types of financial services currently carried out by BigTechs in the EU pursuant to EU licences and highlights inherent opportunities, risks, regulatory and supervisory challenges.

ECB-Euro area bank interest rate statistics: December 2023

February 1, 2024--Composite cost-of-borrowing indicator for new loans to corporations broadly unchanged at 5.22%; indicator for new loans to households for house purchase decreased by 4 basis points to 3.97%, driven by interest rate effect.

ESMA consults on reverse solicitation and classification of crypto assets as financial instruments under MiCA

January 29, 2024--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, today publishes two Consultations Papers on guidelines under Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), one on reverse solicitation and one on the classification of crypto-assets as financial instruments.

ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: December 2023

January 26, 2024--Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 increased to 0.1% in December 2023 from -0.9% in November
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, was -8.5% in December, compared with -9.5% in November
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households decreased to 0.3% in December from 0.5% in November

ECB-Euro area economic and financial developments by institutional sector: third quarter of 2023

January 26, 2024--Euro area net saving increased to €734 billion in four quarters to third quarter of 2023, compared with €685 billion one quarter earlier
Household debt-to-income ratio decreased to 88.1% in third quarter of 2023 from 94.3% one year earlier
Non-financial corporations' debt-to-GDP ratio (consolidated measure) decreased to 68.1% in third quarter of 2023 from 73.7% one year earlier

Bitcoin ETF fee war spreads to Europe

January 23, 2024--Invesco and WisdomTree reduce fees on European-listed ETPs by more than 60%
Invesco and WisdomTree have slashed fees by more than 60 per cent on European bitcoin products as an "unprecedented" number of new exchange traded funds have become available to US investors.

ECB-Meeting of 13-14 December 2023 Account of the monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank

January 18, 2024--Held in Frankfurt am Main on Wednesday and Thursday, 13-14 December 2023
1. Review of financial, economic and monetary developments and policy options Financial market developments
Ms Schnabel noted that since the Governing Council's previous monetary policy meeting on 25-26 October 2023 the narrative in financial markets had entirely turned around, proving once again its high sensitivity to incoming data and central bank communication.