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New BNP Paribas Easy ETF on Xetra: European property companies and listed REITs
March 10, 2020--Since Wednesday, a new Exchange Traded Fund of iShares has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
With the iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Corp Bond UCITS ETF EUR Hedged (Acc), investors can participate in the performance of US dollar-denominated corporate bonds and quasi-government bonds from emerging markets such as China, Brazil and India.
The investment universe includes both bonds with investment grade status and high yield bonds. The allocation of income is reinvested. In addition, investors are hedged against potential exchange rate risks against the euro.
Name: iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Corp Bond UCITS ETF EUR Hedged (Acc)
Asset class: Bond ETF
ESMA Newsletter-N0. 12
March 9, 2020--The ESMA Newsletter-N0. 12 is now available.
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FCA begins review on data in wholesale markets
March 9, 2020--The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today begun a review into the use and value of data and advanced analytics in wholesale financial markets, both now and in the future.
The FCA is using its Call for Input (CFI) to better understand how data and advanced analytics are being accessed and used, the value offered to market participants and whether they are competitively sold and priced.
The FCA will use its CFI to determine whether it needs to do further work to address any harm that it identifies.
New iShares ETF on Xetra: Sustainable US corporate bonds
March 6, 2020--Since Friday, a new iShares ETF has been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
With the iShares $ Corp Bond ESG UCITS ETF USD (Dist), investors can participate in the performance of fixed-interest corporate bonds denominated in US dollars. The investment universe includes bonds with an investment grade status, a remaining maturity of at least one year and a minimum outstanding amount of $300 million.
The benchmark index excludes companies with products that have a negative social or environmental impact. These include producers of alcohol, tobacco, gambling, adult entertainment, genetically modified organisms, nuclear power and weapons.
Name: iShares $ Corp Bond ESG UCITS ETF USD (Dist)
Asset class: Bond ETF
ISIN: IE00BK4W7N32
Ongoing charges: 0.15 per cent
Distribution policy: Distributing
Reference index: BBG Barclays US Corporate Sustainable SRI Index
New iShares ETF on Xetra: Sustainable US corporate bonds
March 6, 2020--Since Friday, a new iShares ETF has been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
With the iShares $ Corp Bond ESG UCITS ETF USD (Dist), investors can participate in the performance of fixed-interest corporate bonds denominated in US dollars. The investment universe includes bonds with an investment grade status, a remaining maturity of at least one year and a minimum outstanding amount of $300 million.
The benchmark index excludes companies with products that have a negative social or environmental impact. These include producers of alcohol, tobacco, gambling, adult entertainment, genetically modified organisms, nuclear power and weapons.
EU taxonomy: Expert report to tackle greenwashing in finance
March 5, 2020--The EU's battle to end greenwashing in the finance sector should gain ground on Monday 9 March when proposed rules on which investments should qualify as climate-friendly are published.
The report by the European Commission's 'Technical Expert Group'-which WWF was part of-will contain suggested criteria for the EU taxonomy-a system which aims to select some economic activities as environmentally sustainable.
Why does it matter?
If it works properly, the EU taxonomy will help determine the sustainability of all activities and stop financial players falsely labelling unsustainable investments as climate-friendly. For example, the taxonomy is expected not to include gas power and nuclear power. The taxonomy's classification should inform public and private investment decisions, and it is a new powerful tool to make the EU economy environmentally and socially sustainable.
ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: January 2020
February 27, 2020--Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 increased to 5.2% in January 2020 from 4.9% in December 2019 (revised from 5.0%)
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, stood at 7.9% in January, compared with 8.0% in December
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households stood at 3.7% in January, compared with 3.6% in December
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to non-financial corporations stood at 3.2% in January, unchanged from previous month
Components of the broad monetary aggregate M3
The annual growth rate of the broad monetary aggregate M3 increased to 5.2% in January 2020 from 4.9% in December 2019, averaging 5.2% in the three months up to January. 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, stood at 7.9% in January, compared with 8.0% in December.
Basel Committee meets to review vulnerabilities and emerging risks, advance supervisory initiatives and promote Basel III implementation
February 27, 2020--The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision met in Basel on 26-27 February 2020 to review risks impacting the banking system, advance a range of supervisory initiatives and promote the implementation of Basel III.
The Committee dedicated a portion of its meeting to discussing progress on a strategic review initiated last year.
The Committee has consulted with members and stakeholders on its future priorities, its structure and its processes
Members discussed the feedback received and exchanged initial views on the way forward. The Committee aims to finalise its review in the course of the year.
The Committee discussed the financial stability implications of the coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19) for the banking system and exchanged information on the business continuity measures that banks and authorities have put in place.
Bank of England 'Turbo-Charging' Libor Transition
February 26, 2020--The Bank of England is going to publish a new Sonia daily index and discourage the use of Libor-linked collateral to encourage the market to move away Libor to the new risk-free reference rate.
Andrew Hauser, executive director, markets at the Bank of England gave a keynote speech at the International Swaps and Derivatives Association/SIFMA Asset Management Group Benchmark Strategies Forum 2020 in London this morning.
ETF firm hires GSAM fund manager as its first ever CIO.
February 25, 2020--Specialist fixed income-focused provider names formerly Citywire A-rated manager to senior post.
ETF specialist Tabula Investment Management has hired Jason Smith to serve as its first chief investment officer to drive the future fund launches at the group.
