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ETF upstart unveils cybersecurity and medical marijuana funds
February 20, 2020--An ETF specialist boutique launched by four former Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) employees has unveiled two thematic ETFs as it seeks to capitalise on future trends.
Rize ETF has unveiled two Dublin-listed products, the Rize Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Ucits ETF (CYBR) and the Rize Medical Cannabis and Life Sciences Ucits ETF (FLWR).
Euro area investment fund statistics: fourth quarter of 2019
February 20, 2020--In the fourth quarter of 2019 the outstanding amount of shares/units issued by investment funds other than money market funds was €12,939 billion, €398 billion higher than in the third quarter of 2019.
The outstanding amount of shares/units issued by exchange-traded funds (ETFs) was €852 billion, which was €73 billion higher than in the third quarter of 2019.
The outstanding amount of shares/units issued by money market funds was €1,237 billion, €10 billion lower than in the third quarter of 2019.
ECB-Account of the monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank held in Frankfurt am Main
On Wednesday and Thursday, 22-23 January 2020
February 20, 2020--1. Review of financial, economic and monetary developments and policy options
Financial market developments
Ms Schnabel reviewed the latest financial market developments.
The period since the Governing Council's monetary policy meeting on 11-12 December 2019 had been marked by three major events: the year-end, the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and the signing of the "phase-one" trade agreement between the United States and China. The trade agreement appeared to be the most significant, as it had helped consolidate the general improvement in market sentiment that had gained momentum in early September 2019. Expectations that monetary policy would remain highly accommodative, both in the United States and in the euro area, further supported the improved market sentiment.
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Source: ECB
IMF-Departmental Paper-Macroprudential Policies and House Prices in Europe
February 20, 2020--Summary:
Macroprudential policy in Europe aligns with the objective of limiting systemic risk, namely the risk of widespread disruption to the provision of financial services that is caused by an impairment of all or parts of the financial system and that can cause serious negative consequences for the real economy.
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European Commission-Shaping Europe's digital future-Questions and Answers
February 19, 2020--The EU is pursuing a digital strategy that builds on our successful history of technology, innovation and ingenuity, vested in European values, and projecting them onto the international stage.
The White Paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the European data strategy presented today show that Europe can set global standards on technological development while putting people first.
Europe as the global leader of the digital transformation
Digital technologies considerably improve our lives, from better access to knowledge and content to how we do business, communicate or buy goods and services.
ESMA finds continued high risks as financial markets remain highly volatile
February 19, 2020--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's securities regulator, today publishes the first Trends, Risks and Vulnerabilities (TRV) report of 2020 . ESMA identifies continued high risks and a weaker economic outlook as markets remain highly sensitive to geopolitical events. The risk outlook is stable, however risks are high, particularly in the securities markets and for retail investors.
This TRV is the first report since the entry into force of the new ESA Regulation on 1 January 2020 and, in line with ESMA's new mandate, includes new sections about sustainable finance and consumer protection.
Risk outlook is stable, with an increase in potential sources of financial risk
Market risk remained very high in the second half of 2019, due to excessive asset valuations in the context of weaker growth prospects, looser monetary policy and continuing uncertainties such as those on Brexit and on US-China trade relations. Equity markets experienced recurring episodes of volatility and bond spreads tightened in signs of continuing search-for-yield. Markets remained highly sensitive to events, as was visible in reactions to recent oil price shocks and the US repo squeeze;
Forecasts for the UK economy: February 2020
February 19, 2020--Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.
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ESMA updates Q&AS on MiFID II and MiFIR investor protection topics
February 18, 2020--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today updated its Questions and Answers on the implementation of investor protection topics under the Market in Financial Instruments Directive and Regulation (MiFID II/ MiFIR).
The Q&As on MiFID II and MiFIR investor protection and intermediaries' topics includes new answers on "MiFID practices for firms selling financial instruments subject to the BRRD resolution regime".The new Q&As provides clarification on
Sales of subordinated eligible liabilities and the assessment of suitability
Whether Article 44a of BRRD 2 should be apply only if there is an active offering on the part of the firm
Information to be collected from clients in order to comply with Article 44a(1) and 44a(2) of BRRD 2
ESMA UPDATES ITS Q&As RELATING TO THE PROSPECTUS REGULATION
February 18, 2020--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today updated its Questions and Answers on the Prospectus Regulation with two new Q&As.
The two Q&As provide clarification on the following issues in relation to the Prospectus Regulation:
The number of additional pages that can be included in a summary where there is more than one guarantor.
The number of additional pages that can be included in a summary relating to several securities, as per Article 7(7) of the PR.
ETF issuer Rize chooses Xetra for debut in Europe
February 17, 2020--First products focus on medical cannabis industry and cybersecurity
With Rize ETF, a new issuer of exchange traded funds has entered the European market, specialising in theme-based products. For the initial listing of two ETFs on the megatrends cannabis and cybersecurity today, Rize has chosen Deutsche Börse with its trading venues Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The new Rize Medical Cannabis And Life Sciences UCITS ETF-USD Accumulating offers investors access to the performance of companies primarily active in the medical cannabis, hemp and CBD sectors.
The underlying Foxberry Medical Cannabis & Life Sciences Index is comprised of global listed companies active in the medical cannabis and cannabis-related life sciences sectors.
