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FCA blindsided by investment fund suspensions
January 18, 2020--Regulator admits it does not track frequency of funds that block investor withdrawals
The Financial Conduct Authority has conceded it has failed to keep track of investment fund suspensions, an admission that raises questions over the effectiveness of its oversight and its ability to protect investors.
The UK financial watchdog has been severely criticised for its lack of oversight of several funds that have run into difficulty in recent years, including the high-profile collapse of Neil Woodford's investment empire and a spate of property funds following the Brexit vote in 2016.
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Source: FT.com
Factors determining Russia's long-term growth rate
January 16, 2020--This paper's main conclusion is that Russia's economy cannot grow at the pace recorded in the early and mid-2000s because of the different external environment, the different stage of development and serious demographic headwinds.
In the decade of the 2010s, the pace of economic growth in Russia slowed down to an annual rate of below 2% and most forecasts suggest that this is will be the new "normal" for the Russian economy at least in the medium-term.
While politically and socially disappointing, such a growth slowdown is unavoidable due to adverse demographic trends.
A combination of a shrinking working-age population and population aging must lead to a lower growth pace as compared to the period when the working-age population was still increasing and the effects of population aging were limited (the decade of the 2000s).
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Source: bruegel.org
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, 11-12 December 2019
January 16, 2019--1. Review of financial, economic and monetary developments and policy options
Financial market developments
Mr Cœuré reviewed the latest financial market developments. Since the Governing Council's previous monetary policy meeting on 23-24 October 2019, there had been signs of increased optimism among market participants.
Global bond yields had remained at some distance above the very low levels that had been observed towards the end of summer 2019. Global stock prices were at, or close to, historical highs. All in all, financial market participants were less pessimistic and were pricing in less additional accommodation by central banks than earlier in the year.
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Source: ECB
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.
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Source: bruegel.org
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.
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Source: bruegel.org
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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Source: gov.uk
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.
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Source: Reuters
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.
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Source: SIX Swiss Exchange
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.
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Source: hanetf.com
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.
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Source: Deutsche Börse Group
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