Europe ETF News for the Past Year


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.

The challenge of improving European economic security (which we narrowly treat here as exposure to foreign trade or production shocks) has grown in importance, with various relevant policy measures introduced at EU level.

Focusing in particular on the threat posed by economic coercion, this paper begins by assessing the nature of this threat, before outlining two lessons that can be drawn from two recent instances of this coercion in action: China's actions against Lithuania and Australia respectively. First, while much of the policy debate has focused on imports, the threat to EU exporters should not be ignored. Second, while coercion may not cause any macroeconomically significant harm, this may mask severe impacts on the targeted industries, which should be considered in any policy responses.

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Source: bruegel.org


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".

The Paper includes 20 recommendations to strengthen EU capital markets and address the needs of European citizens and businesses.

ESMA's recommendations for a well-functioning capital market focus on three dimensions: citizens, companies and the EU regulatory and supervisory framework. The actions proposed in this paper go beyond changes to financial regulation and are thus directed not only to capital market supervisors but also to EU Member States, the European Commission and EU Co-legislators as well as to the financial industry.

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Source: ESMA


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).

WisdomTree is amongst the first issuers to have its prospectus relating to crypto ETPs approved by the FCA and its 100% physically backed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs, WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin and WisdomTree Physical Ethereum, will be listed on the LSE at the earliest date possible which is expected to be on Tuesday May 28th. At the time of listing, these ETPs will only be available to professional investors.

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Source: wisdomtree.eu


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).

This new ETF is designed to provide investors with exposure to the S&P 500, while limiting both upside and downside risks through the use of derivatives.

Key Features of GMAY
Exposure: Provides exposure to the S&P 500 index.

Upside Cap: 13.59% (12.75% net after fees).

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Source: rankiapro.com


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.

Launched as a sub-fund of the asset manager's recently established Irish ETF platform, BNP Paribas Easy Irish ICAV, the new ETF marks an expansion of BNPP AM's SRI PAB (Socially Responsible Investment Paris Aligned Benchmark) range, which now totals more than €6.5 billion of assets under management.

Upside Cap: 13.59% (12.75% net after fees).

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Source: rankiapro.com


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.

The index is composed of the large and mid-cap companies from the 23 industrialised countries that have the highest environmental,, social and governance (ESG) rating in each sector of the underlying parent index, the MSCI World.

The stocks are selected using a combination of value-based exclusions and a 'best-in-class' screening process.

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Source: Xetra


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.

Simultaneously, the fund aims to minimise losses (buffer) for the first 15 per cent price declines at the end of the defined target outcome period of one calendar year. The investment manager invests the entire assets in FLEX options, which are put as well as call options.

The buffer strategy begins and ends in May of each year and is then rebalanced by the fund investing in a new package of FLEX options. The cap is calculated on the first reference date depending on market conditions, while the buffer always remains unchanged at 15 per cent. The current cap and buffer details are available on the First Trust website.

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Source: Xetra


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.

In the global ETF market, ultrashort bonds were the most popular strategy recording inflows of €7.4bn as investors took advantage of the yields offered by these products at minimal duration risk. Continuing the trend in fixed income from recent months, there were outflows in corporate debt and high yield strategies.

Large blend -US equity-indices gained €7.0bn, continuing the long-run trend. Japanese equities also maintained their momentum adding €3.4bn this month despite some investor concerns about valuations looking overstretched in this region.

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Source: amundi.com


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.

The report provides details about how securities markets in the European Economic Area (EEA30) were organised in 2022, including structural indicators on securities, markets, market participants and infrastructures.

It covers the distribution of legal entities by member states, either based on their supervisory role or their location. It also contains information on third country entities when their activities are recognised (e.g., CCPs or benchmark administrators) or when their securities are traded in EEA30 (e.g., information on issuers and securities available for trading).

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Source: ESMA


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.

Fixed Maturity ETFs provide investors with visibility on an estimated yield to maturity on the day they invest, offering a level of predictability that is particularly sought after in today's market environment. These ETFs, which matures like a bond, enable investors to manage their portfolios effectively. .

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Source: amundi.com


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Americas


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April 04, 2025 RBB Fund, INC.files with the SEC-F/m High Yield 100 ETF
April 04, 2025 Fidelity Merrimack Street Trust files with the SEC-Fidelity Municipal Bond Opportunities ETF

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Asia ETF News


March 28, 2025 HashKey Group and Bosera Launch World's First Tokenised Money Market ETF
March 25, 2025 Southeast Asia's Economies Can Gain Most by Packaging Ambitious Reforms
March 17, 2025 E Fund: Harnessing AI Trends in China to Drive Innovation and Enhance ETF Offerings
March 12, 2025 Viet Nam's Economy Forecast to Grow 6.8 Percent In 2025: WB
March 12, 2025 Coinbase returns to India: Crypto exchange confirms securing FIU regulatory nod

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Global ETP News


March 25, 2025 WEF-2024 Global Retail Investor Outlook
March 24, 2025 More Record-Breaking Growth Expected as Investors Lean on ETFs to Manage Global Uncertainty: BBH 2025 Global ETF Investor Survey
March 17, 2025 Infographic-Charted: Global Economic Policy Uncertainty (1997-2025)

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Middle East ETP News


March 21, 2025 Qatar's Economy Grows 2.4% in 2024, Q4 GDP Up 6.1% Year-on-Year
March 20, 2025 Egypt's economic growth set to improve in Q2, driven by industry: minister
March 11, 2025 Qatar: QSE fully waives trading fees on ETFs, aims improved market liquidity

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Africa ETF News


March 30, 2025 Africa's Debt Crisis Under-Reported-AFRODAD
March 27, 2025 Africa's Digital Payments Economy to Reach $1.5trn By 2030-Report
March 24, 2025 Bitcoin Price Trends and the Future of Digital Transactions in Africa
March 10, 2025 IMF-Boosting Growth and Prosperity in South Africa
March 06, 2025 How Africa could help diversify the booming global semiconductor industry

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ESG and Of Interest News


March 30, 2025 Africa: Fast Fashion Fuelling Global Waste Crisis, UN Chief Warns
March 26, 2025 'Renewables are renewing economies', UN chief tells top climate forum
March 20, 2025 How DeepSeek has changed artificial intelligence and what it means for Europe
March 10, 2025 IMF-Driving Change: Women-Led Economics
March 05, 2025 F&D: Reconnecting Morality with Political Economy

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White Papers


March 21, 2025 Could Digital Currencies Lead to the Disappearance of Cash from the Market?
March 12, 2025 IMF Note-Fund Investor Types and Bond Market Volatility
February 28, 2025 IMF Working Paper-Not all Housing Cycles are Created Equal: Macroeconomic Consequences of Housing Booms
February 28, 2025 Pension Reform and Stock Market Development

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