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European green finance is expanding, a discount on bank capital would discredit it
January 15, 2020--If EU banks are to mobilise a greater share of loans for sustainable projects they will need a reliable policy framework, clear internal performance targets and the relevant skills. A discount on bank capital underlying such assets is neither justified nor likely effective.
A comprehensive review of how climate risks are reflected in prudential regulation is nevertheless in order
The Commission's 'European Green Deal' sets out massive investment needs in a variety of areas, amounting to potentially 1.5 per cent of the EU's annual GDP. If these targets are to be met it is clear that in addition to the various EU and European Investment Bank (EIB) instruments, European capital markets, banks and other financial institutions will need to significantly reallocate funding.
A review of how prudential regulation reflects climate risks, and how it treats green assets was mentioned in the Commission's December policy statement. This also seems a reference to the Commissioner's earlier statements that a 'green supporting factor' would be examined.
A trillion reasons to scrutinise the Green Deal Investment Plan
January 15, 2020--The European Commission has revealed its €1 trillion investment plan for the European Green Deal. This will not be enough to unleash the expected "green investment wave". For that to happen, more must be done.
One month after unveiling its European Green Deal, the European Commission has revealed its first proposals on the investment pillar of the initiative.
The Commission's proposals have two main objectives. Firstly, to mobilise the sustainable investments required to reach the EU 2030 climate and energy targets. And secondly, to provide support to territories facing serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition towards climate-neutrality.
HM Treasury-Official Statistics: Forecasts for the UK economy: January 2020
January 15, 2020--Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.
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Brexit deal stalls exchange plans for euro share trading move
January 15, 2020--New European Union cross-border share trading platforms set up by the London Stock Exchange and rival Aquis ahead of Brexit have been mothballed due to limited demand.
The LSE said there are no plans for the new Amsterdam offshoot of its Turquoise pan-European platform to start up next month, while Aquis, which set up a hub in Paris, said trading in euro shares would continue in London for now.
Traders Predict Shifts in the Trading Industry
January 15, 2020--According to the latest Trader Survey by the Swiss Stock Exchange, digital assets and AI are poised to reshape the future of trading.
A recent SIX survey of participants operating on the Swiss Stock Exchange revealed enthusiasm for trading digital assets; almost two-thirds state growing interest from clients to trade digital assets.
When asked about their long-term outlook for trading digital assets and crypto products, an even higher majority of traders-80%-believe that demand will increase. When considering the impact of trading digital assets more broadly, many feel it will streamline the trading and settlement process and reduce overall trading costs.
HANetf & Purpose Investments Confirm Listing of The Medical Cannabis & Wellness UCITS ETF
January 14, 2020--January 14, 2020--The Medical Cannabis & Wellness UCITS ETF lists on Deutsche Boerse XETRA today under the ticker CBSX
CBSX is the first medical cannabis ETF to be listed in Europe
CBSX has been passported to London and Italy
First UCITS ETF from Purpose Investments, launched via HANetf's independent white-label ETF platform
HANetf and Purpose Investments are pleased to confirm the listing of The Medical Cannabis and Wellness UCITS ETF on Deutsche Boerse XETRA today. The fund has listed with the ticker CBSX with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 80bps. The ETF is passported for distribution to Italy and the UK.
Europe's first ETF focusing on the medical cannabis industry listed on Xetra
January 14, 2020--Purpose Investment's first ETF to be listed via HANetf white label platform
Since Tuesday a new Exchange Traded Fund of Purpose Investments is tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt via the white label platform of HANetf.
The Medical Cannabis and Wellness UCITS ETF is the first ETF in Europe to offer investors access to the performance of companies primarily active in the medical cannabis, hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) industry.
The benchmark index currently comprises 13 companies active in the production of medical cannabis and related products and services. Medical cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) products are used to treat diseases such as cancer, epilepsy and chronic pain.
Solactive starts the new decade with innovative research-driven indices-Introducing the Solactive Future Trends Index Series
January 14, 2020--Solactive kicks off 2020 with the release of a new major index family, concerning significant socio-economic trends set to shape society's future way of life. The Solactive Future Trends Index Series offers a range of new index concepts in the field of megatrends and thematic investing.
Megatrends, in general, are inevitable major long-term evolutions in society, economics, or the environment that affect society and possibly also have an impact on politics. Solactive's approach focusses exclusively on anticipated future trends that will last for at least the next decade
Euro area securities issues statistics: November 2019
January 13, 2020-The annual growth rate of the outstanding amount of debt securities issued by euro area residents was 3.0% in November 2019, compared with 2.9% in October.
For the outstanding amount of listed shares issued by euro area residents, the annual rate of change was -0.1% in November 2019, compared with -0.2% in October.
Debt securities
New issuance of debt securities by euro area residents totalled EUR 648.2 billion in November 2019. Redemptions amounted to EUR 556.5 billion and net issues to EUR 91.6 billion. The annual growth rate of outstanding debt securities issued by euro area residents was 3.0% in November 2019, compared with 2.9% in October.
ESMA report values EU Alternative Investment Funds at EUR5.8 trillion
January 10, 2020--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) today published its second statistical report on European Union (EU) Alternative Investment Funds (AIF). The study found that the EU AIF sector in 2018, as measured by Net Asset Value (NAV), amounted to €5.8tn or nearly 40% of the total EU fund industry.
The report is based on data from 30,357 AIFs, or almost 100% of the market.
Sector breakdown
Funds of Funds accounted for 14% of the industry, followed by Real Estate Funds (12%), Hedge Funds (6%) and Private Equity Funds (6%).
