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Avelacom Sees London As Largest Global Cloud-Based Infra Centre For Crypto Market
June 26, 2020--Avelacom is leading low latency connectivity and IT infrastructure solutions provider, revealed in its latest update that it views London as the largest global cloud-based infrastructure center for cryptocurrency trading activities.
The firm claims in its report that more than 30% of its clients are currently using its AWS London center for cryptocurrency trading activities and that the boom in demand for the same began since the start of the year.
The firm also believes that at the current rate of expansion and demand for the service, it expects that more than 50% of its clients will be using its service for crypto trading activities within the next couple of months.
ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: May 2020
June 26, 2020--Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 increased to 8.9% in May 2020 from 8.2% in April (revised from 8.3%)
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, increased to 12.5% in May from 11.9% in April.
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households stood at 3.0% in May, unchanged from previous month
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to non-financial corporations increased to 7.3% in May from 6.6% in April
Components of the broad monetary aggregate M3
The annual growth rate of the broad monetary aggregate M3 increased to 8.9% in May 2020 from 8.2% in April, averaging 8.2% in the three months up to May. The components of M3 showed the following developments. The annual growth rate of the narrower aggregate M1, which comprises currency in circulation and overnight deposits, increased to 12.5% in May from 11.9% in April.
Worst may be over for battered British economy-Reuters poll
June 25, 2020--Britain's economy is shrinking at its fastest pace in centuries as the devastation wrought by the coronavirus pandemic saps demand, but it's likely to bounce back to growth next quarter as more businesses reopen, a Reuters poll found.
An historic downturn pushed the Bank of England to unleash unprecedented amounts of stimulus, and while it has slowed the pace of purchases, it is likely to increase its total spending again, the June 19-24 poll predicted.
ECB-Meeting of 3-4 June 2020-Account of the monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank held in Frankfurt am Main
June 25, 2020--1. Review of financial, economic and monetary developments and policy options
Financial market developments
Ms Schnabel reviewed the financial market developments since the Governing Council's monetary policy meeting on 29-30 April 2020. Three key conclusions could be drawn on the basis of recent market developments.
First, the ECB's monetary policy measures, together with the Franco-German recovery fund proposal which was subsequently broadly taken up in the package proposed by the European Commission, had reduced downside tail risks for the euro area. A drop in coronavirus (COVID-19) infection numbers and further large fiscal stimulus measures in other advanced economies had added to the improved sentiment.
Investors should start treating the British pound like an emerging markets currency, analysts say
June 25, 2020--The British pound is behaving like an emerging markets currency due to Brexit and liquidity conditions, Bank of America analysts claim.
In a note this week, Kamal Sharma and Myria Kyriacou, analysts at the bank, warned that the U.K.'s departure from the European Union would permanently change sentiment around sterling.
"Using turnover statistics from the BIS Triennial Survey alone one would conclude that the depth of the GBP market should have provided some cover against volatile market moves," they said. "This has not been the case and, in our view, Brexit is likely to permanently alter the way in which investors view the pound."
21Shares launches three sterling-hedged cryptocurrency ETPs
June 24, 2020--Cryptocurrency ETP provider 21Shares, formerly known as Amun, has launched the world's first three sterling-hedged cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs).
The 21Shares Bitcoin (ABTC), the 21Shares Ethereum (AETH), the 21Shares Crypto Basket index ETP (HODL) will be hedged into sterling and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange on 30 June.
The launches come following demand from UK investors for a local currency listing.view more
Solactive expands its Solactive ISS ESG Screened Corporate Bond Index Series with High Yield & Investment Grade Bonds denominated in EUR & USD
June 24, 2020--As investors' demand in ESG investments rises, German index Provider Solactive launched today its expansion for its ISS ESG Screened Corporate Bond Index series, now pooling High Yield & Investment Grade Bonds denominated in EUR and USD in respective market value-weighted indices.
The new index families are tailored to investors seeking portfolio diversification, including only companies operating in accordance with recognized standards on ESG controversy screens, which, in light of increasing regulatory initiatives by political institutions, become more and more market standard.
As its underlying universe, the Solactive ISS ESG Screened Corporate Bond Index Series utilizes the Solactive Investment Grade and High Yield Corporate benchmark families and trials its constituents through an issuer-based screening executed by ISS ESG. The screening contains the market standard criteria such as the U.N. Global Compact, verified involvement in controversial weapons, and engagement at specified revenue thresholds in certain controversial activities such as, among others, fossil fuels, military contracting, tobacco, and gambling.
E.U. May Bar American Travelers as It Reopens Borders, Citing Failures on Virus
June 23, 2020--European Union officials are racing to agree on who can visit the bloc as of July 1 based on how countries of origin are faring with new coronavirus cases. Americans, so far, are excluded, according to draft lists seen by The New York Times.
European Union countries rushing to revive their economies and reopen their borders after months of coronavirus restrictions are prepared to block Americans from entering because the United States has failed to control the scourge, according to draft lists of acceptable travelers reviewed by The New York Times.
Brussels refers LSE-Refinitiv deal for full antitrust investigation
June 22, 2020--Regulators worry a combined group could offer customers preferential data services.
Brussels has sent the London Stock Exchange Group's planned $27bn takeover of Refinitiv for an in-depth antitrust investigation, with
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World's first centrally cleared Bitcoin ETN launched on Xetra
June 18, 2020--Easy access to the performance of the crypto currency Bitcoin / product with full physical collateralisation
The BTCetc Bitcoin Exchange Traded Crypto (ISIN: DE000A27Z304) issued by ETC Issuance, which is the world's first centrally cleared Bitcoin tracker, was listed on Xetra today.
The Exchange Traded Note (ETN) was admitted to the Regulated Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is fully collateralised by Bitcoin."With the new product, investors can easily participate in the performance of the Bitcoin price without having to use unregulated crypto-trading platforms. Separate infrastructure, such as a crypto wallet, is not required," says Michael Krogmann, board member of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. "With the world's first centrally cleared Bitcoin ETN, we are also setting new standards in the post-trade processing of products on crypto-currencies."
