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IMF Staff Country Report-Switzerland: Selected Issues
June 21, 2021--Motivation and Stylized Facts1.
The Swiss economy has been hit hard by COVID-19, although the impact on sectors has varied considerably. The Swiss economy contracted by 3.4 percent overall in nominal terms in 2020. The pandemic and containment measures had heterogenous impacts depending notably on contact intensity and the ability to work online.
Accommodations and food services were hit hardest, recording a nearly 35 percent decline in activity. Arts, entertainment, and recreation were also severely impacted, with a nearly 20 percent drop. A few sectors grew, including public administration and agriculture.
2. The pandemic affected companies through many channels. Supply and demand were both affected; high, generalized uncertainty also played a role. Production processes were changed in many sectors, especially high-contact intensive areas, as protection measures were put in place.
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Source: IMF
UK plans rule changes to lure back EU share-trading flows
June 18, 2021-Consultation on reform could be announced as early as chancellor's July speech to the City
The UK wants to change its rules around share trading to adapt to life after Brexit, in an effort to entice EU share deals back to the City of London.
EU share trading quickly fled the UK after the full...
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Source: ft.com
New Invesco ETF on Xetra: innovative Chinese technology stocks
June 17, 2021--A new exchange traded fund issued by Invesco has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Thursday.
With the Invesco MSCI China Technology All Shares Stock Connect UCITS ETF-Acc, investors can participate in the performance of 100 medium-sized and large Chinese technology stocks listed in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and outside China.
The focus is on innovative technology companies in the fields of internet, digitalisation, mobility, industrial automation technology and digital healthcare.
The underlying equity universe is based on the Stock Connect programme between Hong Kong and Mainland China, which gives investors access to Chinese A-shares.
Name: Invesco MSCI China Technology All Shares Stock Connect UCITS ETF- Acc
Asset class: Equity ETF
ISIN: IE00BM8QS095
Ongoing charges: 0.49 per cent
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Source: xetra.com
FCA Research Note: Cryptoasset consumer research 2021
June 17, 2021--FCA says the digital assets appear to have become more normalised and viewed less as a gamble
Summary
This quantitative research follows 2 quantitative studies and 1 qualitative study since October 2018. This latest research will help us develop our thinking on the potential harms and benefits to consumers from cryptoassets, including our understanding of attitudes and patterns of usage.
We chose to use the term 'cryptocurrency' throughout the questionnaire. This term is more widely used in the public domain than the broader ‘cryptoasset' term the FCA has tended to use. We also use 'exchange' to represent 'cryptocurrency trading platforms', given that 'exchange' is widely understood and used by consumers.
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Source: fca.org.uk
New Theme ETFs from HANetf on Xetra: solar and tourism industry
June 17, 2021--Two new exchange traded funds issued by HANetf have been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Thursday.
For the first time, the Solar Energy UCITS ETF- Acc gives investors targeted access to companies from the solar industry worldwide.
These include manufacturers of photovoltaic systems, solar cells, solar-powered charging, and energy storage systems as well as providers of installation, development, and financing of solar power systems. The weighting of a company is based on the share of sales from the solar business.
Companies with significant business activities in oil sands, fossil fuels or weapons are excluded from the index. The same applies to companies that violate the United Nations Global Compact.
With the Airlines, Hotels and Cruise Lines UCITS ETF- Acc, investors focus on companies in the tourism industry worldwide. In addition to tour operators, the focus is primarily on airlines, hotel operators and cruise lines. The weighting of a security is limited to a maximum of 4.5 per cent.
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Source: xetra.com
New Theme ETFs from HANetf on Xetra: solar and tourism industry
June 17, 2021--Two new exchange traded funds issued by HANetf have been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Thursday.
For the first time, the Solar Energy UCITS ETF- Acc gives investors targeted access to companies from the solar industry worldwide.
These include manufacturers of photovoltaic systems, solar cells, solar-powered charging, and energy storage systems as well as providers of installation, development, and financing of solar power systems. The weighting of a company is based on the share of sales from the solar business.
Companies with significant business activities in oil sands, fossil fuels or weapons are excluded from the index. The same applies to companies that violate the United Nations Global Compact.
With the Airlines, Hotels and Cruise Lines UCITS ETF- Acc, investors focus on companies in the tourism industry worldwide. In addition to tour operators, the focus is primarily on airlines, hotel operators and cruise lines. The weighting of a security is limited to a maximum of 4.5 per cent.
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Source: xetra.com
Forecasts for the UK economy: June 2021
June 16, 2021--A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in June 2021.
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Source: gov.uk
LSE welcomes Leverage Shares for launch of Stock Tracker ETPs
June 16, 2021--Leverage Shares, the pioneer of short and leveraged ETPs on single stocks, has launched first-of-its-kind Stock Tracker ETPs. These trade in local currency and track individual stocks like Tesla, Coinbase and the FAANGs. This takes their range to 86 ETPs on London Stock Exchange's Main Market.
Stock Trackers are revolutionary in their simplicity and value-added propositions for investors. They offer 1-to-1 exposure to popular US stocks Listed at just $5 a share
Each ETP is 100% physically backed
Available in GBP, USD and EUR
Listed on London Stock Exchange, Euronext Amsterdam and Paris
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Source: fxnewsgroup.com
Launch of ETPs on Asian Tech Disruptors
June 16, 2021--On 16 June, London, Leverage Shares, the pioneer of physically-backed single stock ETPs, is expanding its range of Stock Tracker ETPs. The innovative products allow UK investors to gain 1:1 exposure to in-demand Asian stocks for the first time in an Individual Savings Account (ISA), in GBP and with no FX charges.
Following the introduction of the first ever Stock Tracker ETPs on single stocks in May 2021, Leverage Shares is expanding its suite to include Chinese tech disruptors and more US market darlings.
The COVID-induced pandemic has introduced more market participants than ever before, with the majority being millennials or part of Gen Z. Retail investors can no longer be overlooked, as they now make up over 20% of overall stock trading volume- having doubled from levels prior to the pandemic.
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Source: leverageshares.com
Ireland: 2021 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
June 16, 2021--Summary:
Ireland entered the COVID pandemic with reduced vulnerabilities and high growth, especially in multinational enterprises (MNEs)-dominated sectors. The pandemic has had a highly asymmetric impact on the economy. The domestic sectors contracted by about 10 percent in 2020 and unemployment reached 30 percent at the peak of the first wave, while MNEs continued to grow strongly, driving overall GDP growth to 3.4 percent.
A swift policy response has been effective in mitigating the crisis impact and protecting households and firms. The domestic sectors are expected to partially recover in 2021, with GDP growth projected at 4.6 percent. Downside risks stem from uncertainties surrounding new COVID variants, post-Brexit trade arrangements, and likely changes in international taxation.
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Source: IMF
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