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UK official holdings of International Reserves
May 5, 2010--Part I: UK Government Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities – April 2010
1. The UK Government’s net reserves rose by $561 million in April 2010, bringing the end-April total to $33,628 million (£21,960 million1) compared with $33,069 million (£21,802 million2) at end-March 2010.
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Source: HM Treasury
db x-trackers listet ETF auf S&P 500 Index
May 4, 2010--db x-trackers listet am 17. Mai einen ETF auf den S&P 500 Index an der Deutschen
Börse und der London Stock Exchange. Der ETF ist UCITS-III-konform und bildet
den S&P-500-Index ab, der die Wertentwicklung der 500 größten Unternehmen der
wichtigsten Branchen der US-amerikanischen Volkswirtschaft abbildet. Der ETF
richtet sich nach der Total-Return-Version des S&P-500-Index. Die bedeutet, dass
die Wertentwicklung des ETF die reinvestierten Dividenden enthält.
Mit weiteren Listings an verschiedenen Börsen in Europa und Asien wird der db xtrackers
S&P 500 ETF Investoren weltweit einen effizienten Zugang zu einem der
führenden Benchmarks für den US-amerikanischen Aktienmarkt bieten. Die
Pauschalgebühr beträgt 0,20 Prozent p.a. Mit dem neuen ETF setzt db x-trackers
den Ausbau seiner international führenden Produktpalette fort und ergänzt seine
bereits existierenden S&P-500-Produkte. Investoren steht damit eine noch größere
Auswahl an Investment-Möglichkeiten zur Verfügung. Schon vor der Börsennotierung
Mitte Mai können institutionelle Investoren den ETF direkt mit der Deutschen Bank
auf OTC-Basis handeln.
Überblick über den neuen db x-trackers ETF
db x-trackers ETF auf:S&P 500 Index
Währung: US-Dollar (USD)
Pauschalgebühr
(p.a.):0,20 %
ISIN: LU0490618542
„Der S&P 500 Index ist einer der am stärksten beachteten Benchmarks für den USAktienmarkt. Mit diesem Produkt stellen wir Investoren außerhalb der USA einen effizienten und kostengünstigen Zugang zum US-Aktienmarkt zur Verfügung. Im ETF-Angebot von db x-trackers befinden sich damit acht Möglichkeiten eines Engagements im US-Aktienmarkt. Neben dem neuen S&P 500 Index sind dies ETFs auf die Indizes S&P Carbon Efficient, den S&P 500 Shariah, S&P 500 Inverse Daily, S&P 500 2X Inverse Daily, S&P 500 2X Leverage Daily, MSCI USA und Russell 2000“, sagt Thorsten Michalik, verantwortlich für db x-trackers.
„Mit dem db x-trackers MSCI USA und dem db x-trackers Russell 2000 ETF haben wir bereits gezeigt, dass wir den US-Aktienmarkt sehr effizient mit sehr geringen Abweichungen zum unterliegenden Index abbilden können“, ergänzt Michalik. „Der db x-trackers MSCI USA ETF hat sich sogar besser als sein unterliegender Index entwickelt, mit einer positiven Differenz von 0,02 Prozent p.a. nach Kosten seit seiner Auflage im Januar 2007.“
Der db x-trackers S&P 500 ETF wird neben der Deutsche Börse Xetra und der
London Stock Exchange an folgenden weiteren Börsen gelistet werden: Borsa
Italiana, SIX Swiss Exchange, Nasdaq OMX Stockholm, NXSE Euronext Paris,
Singapore Exchange SGX und Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Source: db x-trackers – Deutsche Bank Exchange Traded Funds
Xetra Receives Three Global ETF Awards
May 3, 2010--This year's 6th Annual Global ETF Awards® in New York saw Deutsche Börse receive awards in the following categories for the sixth consecutive time: “Exchange with the largest number of primary listed ETFs in Europe”, “Most proactive ETF Exchange in Europe” and “Largest ETF Exchange by Dollar turnover in Europe”.
The 6th Annual Global ETF Awards was organized by exchangetradedfunds.com, an information provider based in New York which specializes in Exchange Traded Funds, Exchange Traded Notes and Exchange Traded Commodities. The Awards reflects outstanding achievements in 2009 by participants in the ETF, ETN and ETC industry. Winners are selected on the basis of votes cast by the global marketplace and statistical data.
Xetra® is Europe's leading trading venue in terms of turnover for exchange traded funds with a market share of 38 percent. Average monthly trading volume in Q1 2010 stood at around €13 billion. Out of 14 issuers, its product offering is the largest in Europe, currently with 651 ETF listings. It enables investors to compile a broadly diversified portfolio of equities, bonds and commodities with low transaction costs. More than 250 market participants from 19 countries have access to trading in exchange-traded index funds at Deutsche Börse.
Deutsche Börse was the first European exchange to launch trading in ETFs, on Xetra on 11 April 2000. Since then, ETFs have become one of the most successful financial products in Europe. Fund assets have increased at an annual average rate of around 90 percent within the last ten years thanks to a continuous inflow of funds. Assets under management totaled a record €134.6 billion at the end of March. The growth has been driven by increasing recognition and the variety of uses for ETFs, which can be used in a growing number of markets and regions thanks to numerous new product launches.
Source: Deutsche Börse
The ISE introduces a new index: "TSKB Energy Index"
May 3, 2010--The Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) introduces a new Index jointly with the Industrial Development Bank of Turkey (TSKB), the first private investment and development bank of Turkey. With “TSKB Energy Index”, TSKB aims to offer an alternative investment instrument in Turkey, reflecting its professional know-how on the energy sector in the capital markets. The Index is the first of its kind in Turkey and is launched on May 3, 2010.
“TSKB Energy Index” consists of the ISE-traded companies active in the energy sector, with a minimum of 40 per cent of consolidated revenues generating from the energy sector. The Index is intended to offer a benchmark for domestic and international investors seeking to monitor the performance of the energy sector in Turkey.
Mr. Hüseyin ERKAN, the ISE Chairman & CEO, pointed out to the importance of this cooperation and the energy sector in Turkey, and said, “TSKB Energy Index has been created in order to reflect the price and return performance of the Turkish companies active in the energy sector. The constituent companies will be determined by TSKB and notified to the ISE. The Index will be calculated and maintained by the ISE.
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Source: FT.com
Euro ratings agency idea gains ground
May 3, 2010-- Prospects for a European credit rating agency gained ground on Monday among political leaders reeling from a costly, months-long battering from markets over Greece.
But calls by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde only underlined the power of US adjudicators in a hugely influential finance sector over which Europe has no control.
Rating agencies have come under fire for cutting Greece's sovereign debt to junk status and downgrading the credit-worthiness of Portugal and Spain, in turn unsettling investors and sending borrowing costs for those countries soaring on financial markets.
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Source: EU Business
ETF Landscape: European STOXX 600 Sector ETF Net Flows, week ending 30-Apr-10
May 5, 2010--Last week saw US$233.0 Mn net inflows to STOXX 600 sector ETFs. The largest sector ETF inflows last week were in Banks with US$218.2 Mn and Basic Resources with US$85.4 Mn while Industrial Goods & Services experienced net outflows of US$36.9 Mn.
Year-to-date, Media has had the largest net inflows with US$346.1 Mn net new assets, followed by Banks with US$117.6 Mn YTD. Telecommunications sector ETFs have had the largest net outflows with US$229.6 Mn YTD. In total, STOXX 600 sector ETFs have seen US$60.4 Mn net inflows YTD.
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Source: Global ETF Research & Implementation Strategy Team, BlackRock
European economy making tentative recovery
May 5, 2010--GDP growth in the EU expected to gradually pick up, though recovery less robust than past upturns.
The recession ended in the third quarter of 2009, thanks largely to fiscal and monetary measures to stimulate the economy. But temporary factors also played a role, says the latest EU economic forecast.
In 2010, the EU economy looks set to expand by 1% – a ¼ percentage point more than the commission had forecast in the autumn. The increase stems in part from the stronger global economy. In 2011, GDP growth of 1¾% is expected.
Increasingly the speed of recovery will vary across EU countries, reflecting their individual circumstances and policies.
Unemployment rose sharply during the recession, although slightly less than initially thought last autumn. This year, EU unemployment is projected to level off at close to 10%.
Public finances have also been hit hard by the crisis. While national budget deficits are projected to peak this year at 7¼% of GDP, the ratio of public debt to GDP is expected to continue to rise.
Inflation has rebounded a bit from very low levels in 2009, but the slack in the economy is likely to keep wage and price gains in check. This year, inflation is expected to reach 1¾% in the EU and 1½% in the eurozone.
The EU recovery continues to be surrounded by a high degree of uncertainty, as illustrated by recent tensions in government bond markets. Overall, however, the risks to the forecast are broadly balanced.
The commission usually publishes economic forecasts 4 times a year - comprehensive spring and autumn forecasts and smaller interim forecasts in February and September.
view the EU economic forecast – spring 2010
Source: European Commission
Europe's main contributors to Greek bailout
May 3, 2010-Here are the main European contributions to the Greek bailout package, approved by finance ministers on Sunday, out of an 80-billion-euro (105.85-billion-dollar) pot topped up by 30 billion euros of IMF funds.
Figures in brackets are for year one in the three-year programme to which only the nations which use the euro currency are contributing:
GERMANY: 22.4 billion euros (8.4 billion)
FRANCE: 16.8 billion (6.3 billion)
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Source: EU Business
ECB announces change in eligibility
of debt instruments issued or guaranteed
by the Greek government,
May 3, 2010--The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to suspend the application of the minimum credit rating threshold in the collateral eligibility requirements for the purposes of the Eurosystem’s credit operations in the case of marketable debt instruments issued or guaranteed by the Greek government. This suspension will be maintained until further notice.
The Greek government has approved an economic and financial adjustment programme, which has been negotiated with the European Commission, in liaison with the ECB, and the International Monetary Fund. The Governing Council has assessed the programme and considers it to be appropriate. This positive assessment and the strong commitment of the Greek government to fully implement the programme are the basis, also from a risk management perspective, for the suspension announced herewith.
The suspension applies to all outstanding and new marketable debt instruments issued or guaranteed by the Greek government.
Source: ECB
Average Daily Volume of 12.7 Million Contracts at Eurex and ISE in April
May 3, 2010--At the international derivatives markets of Eurex an average daily volume of 12.7 million contracts was traded in April compared with 11.8 million in April 2009 – an increase of eight percent. Thereof, 9.4 million contracts were traded at Eurex (April 2009: 7.6 million), reflecting a 24 percent increase y-o-y, while 3.3 million contracts were traded at the ISE (April 2009: 4.2 million). In total, nearly 257 million contracts were traded on both exchanges (Eurex: 187.6 million, ISE: 69.2 million), compared to April 2009 with approximately 240 million contracts.
At Eurex, the equity index derivatives segment totaled at 58.1 million contracts (April 2009: 60.0 million). The future on the Euro STOXX 50 was once again the most successful product with 26.6 million contracts. The option on this blue chip index saw another 20.4 million contracts. Launched on 22 March, the VSTOXX option recorded in its first full trading month at 145,000 contracts with an open interest of almost 110,000 contracts.
Equity-based derivatives were the largest segment this month with 80.2 million contracts (April 2009: 58.6 million). Thereof, equity options totaled at 28.5 million contracts (April 2009: 28.1 million). Single stock futures contributed mostly to the growth with a new monthly record of 51.6 million contracts (April 2009: 30.5 million).
Eurex’s interest rate derivatives segment grew by 46 percent y-o-y with 48.8 million contracts (April 2009: 33.3 million). Roughly 18.9 million contracts were traded in the Euro-Bund-Future, 11.7 million contracts in the Euro-Schatz Future, 11.6 million contracts in the Euro-Bobl-Future and more than 114,000 contracts in the Euro-BTP-Future.
Eurex Repo, which operates CHF- and EUR repo markets, totaled a combined average outstanding volume of 171.5 billion euro (April 2009: 195.3 billion euro). The secured money market segment GC Pooling rose slightly and achieved an average outstanding volume of 80.5 billion euro (April 2009: 75.7 billion euro).
The electronic trading platform Eurex Bonds, which rounds out Eurex’s fixed-income product range, saw a volume of 11.6 billion euro (single counting) in April compared with 13.3 billion euro in March 2010 and 7.1 billion euro in April 2009.
Source: Eurex
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