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ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: January 2019
February 27, 2019--Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 decreased to 3.8% in January 2019 from 4.1% in December 2018
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, decreased to 6.2% in January from 6.6% in December
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households stood at 3.2% in January, unchanged from previous month
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to non-financial corporations decreased to 3.3% in January from 3.9% in December
European Semester Winter Package: assessing Member States' progress on economic and social priorities
February 27, 2019--In its annual assessment of the economic and social situation in the Member States, the European Commission today stresses the need to promote investment, pursue responsible fiscal policies and implement well-designed reforms.
Challenges vary significantly across countries and call for appropriate and determined policy action.
This review of country-specific challenges comes against the backdrop of a European economy that is expected to grow for the seventh consecutive year in 2019, but at a more moderate pace. Employment is at a record high and unemployment at a record low. Public finances have also improved across the board, although some countries are still facing high levels of debt. However, challenges remain. Productivity levels remain subdued, population ageing is intensifying and rapid technological change is having a significant impact on labour markets. Real household income remains below pre-crisis levels in some Member States. Youth unemployment has been significantly reduced, but is still unacceptably high in some Member States. At a time of more pronounced global uncertainty, it is crucial that EU Member States step up their action to boost productivity, improve the resilience of their economies and ensure that economic growth benefits all citizens.
New iShares ETFs track indices with focus on sustainability
February 27, 2019--Since Wednesday, six new Exchange Traded Funds from iShares are tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The six new equity ETFs give investors the opportunity to participate in the performance of companies from different regions with comparatively high ESG ratings.
This excludes companies that are involved in the manufacture of controversial weapons such as nuclear weapons, civil and military firearms, tobacco products and alcohol or generate income from the extraction of power station coal. Also excluded are companies related to gambling, pornography and genetically modified organisms. The six ETFs cover the regions Europe, USA, Japan, emerging markets or companies
Name: iShares MSCI Europe SRI UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)
Asset class: Equity ETF
ISIN: IE00BGDPWW94
New ETF of BNP Paribas Easy for bonds with good ESG ratings
February 26, 2019--Since Tuesday, a new Exchange Traded Fund of BNP Paribas Easy is tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The BNP PARIBAS EASY EUR Corp Bond SRI Fossil Free UCITS ETF Acc provides investors exposure to around 400 euro-denominated investment grade bonds, selected using environmental, social and governance ("ESG") criteria.
In addition, the ETF excludes companies involved in fossil fuels activities, one of the most carbon-intensive areas.
Name: BNP PARIBAS EASY EUR Corp Bond SRI Fossil Free UCITS ETF Acc
Asset class: Bond ETF
ISIN: LU1859444769
Theresa May poised to open the way for delaying Brexit
February 26, 2019--UK prime minister to offer MPs chance to take a no-deal Brexit off table on Tuesday
Theresa May will dramatically open the way for a delay in Brexit if MPs continue to block an exit deal, as she seeks to head off resignations by around a dozen Europhile ministers.
After insisting for months that Britain would leave the EU on 29 March without a deal if none could be agreed, the prime minister will on Tuesday offer MPs the chance to take a no-deal Brexit off the table.
Sustainability pays off. Eurex is the first exchange to offer sustainable ESG futures
February 26, 2019--The importance of so-called ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) information is constantly increasing, because sustainable investing is becoming more and more important and interesting for investors worldwide. The European market for sustainable indices is continuing to grow strongly.
Globally, there were 22.89 Trillion USD of assets being professionally managed under responsible investment strategies in 2016, an increase of 25 percent since 2014. In relative terms, responsible investment now stands at 26 percent of all professionally managed assets globally. Clearly, sustainable investing constitutes a major force across global financial markets.
Finance industry wins a two-year break on EU benchmarks law
February 26, 2019--European Union policy makers agreed to give an extra two years to the financial industry to complete an overhaul of key regional and foreign financial benchmarks to protect them from potential manipulation
The deal reached late on Monday by EU diplomats and members of the European Parliament will allow Eonia and Euribor to be used by firms based in the bloc until the end of 2021, according to a statement from the European Commission, the EU's executive arm. Without the extension, their use would have been restricted starting next year because they don't meet incoming EU standards designed to make benchmarks more reliable.
Synthetix Launches 'Synthetic' Bitcoin on Ethereum Blockchain
February 25, 2019--The new coin allows for better liquidity and lower risk according to the company
Cryptocurrency company Synthetix announced on Monday that it has launched a 'synthetic' bitcoin on the ethereum blockchain.
The new coin will allow users to trade bitcoin-based currency pairs on the Synthetix exchange.
New iShares ETFs on Xetra: US Government Bonds and E-mobility Companies
February 25, 2019--Since Monday, two Exchange Traded Funds of iShares are tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The iShares Treasury $ Bond 0-1yr UCITS ETF USD gives investors the opportunity to participate in the performance of liquid US government bonds issued in US dollars and with a maturity of up to one year.
The iShares Electric Vehicles and Driving Technology UCITS ETF enables investors to invest in companies active in the electric vehicle and autonomous driving sectors. These include companies from the supply industry for electric and autonomous vehicles, including battery manufacturers.
Name: iShares Treasury $ Bond 0-1yr UCITS ETF USD
Asset class: Bond ETF
ISIN: IE00BGR7L912
Ongoing charges: 0.07 per cent
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Reports A 480% Increase in Data Breaches
February 25, 2019--The number of breaches reported by financial institutions has increased dramatically:
"The number of data breaches reported by UK financial services firms to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) increased 480% in 2018, to 145 up from just 25 in 2017", shows research from RPC, the City-headquartered law firm
Hackers target industries that possess the most data. Financial services, along with sectors such as healthcare, are the obvious targets.
Data breaches are on the rise. And, the financial services sector is an especially lucrative target; along with the personal data bulging healthcare sector.
