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ESMA consults on liquidity stress test guidance for investment funds
February 5, 2019--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has started today a public consultation on its draft guidance regarding liquidity stress tests of investment funds-applicable to alternative investment funds (AIFs) and Undertakings for the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS).
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Source: ESMA
The European Union Budget, and Economic and Monetary Policy (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
February 5, 2019--This instrument revokes retained EU law relating to the EU budget, and revokes and partially restates EU law relating to economic and monetary policy, in order to address deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
view the The European Union Budget, and Economic and Monetary Policy (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: HM Treasury
Three new Xtrackers ETFs on Xetra: Equity ETFs with a focus on Europe and companies related to Artificial Intelligence and Future Mobility worldwide
February 5, 2019--Three new Exchange Traded Funds of DWS have been available for trading on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Tuesday.
With the Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence & Big Data UCITS ETF-1C, investors can participate in the performance of companies from industrialised and emerging countries worldwide that are linked to artificial intelligence, data processing and data security.
These include in particular deep learning, natural language proficiency, image recognition, speech recognition and chatbots, cloud computing, cyber security and big data.
The Xtrackers Future Mobility UCITS ETF-1C represents a reference index of companies in industrialised and emerging countries worldwide that are assigned to the mobility of the future. This includes companies that invest in autonomous vehicles, 3D graphics, electric and hybrid vehicles as well as in electric and lithium batteries.
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Source: Deutsche Börse Group
Investors fret about dual-listed shares under a hard Brexit
February 4, 2019--European investors are urging regulators to protect their ability to buy the London-listed shares of several major companies, including Royal Dutch Shell, Unilever and Ryanair, should the UK leave the EU abruptly at the end of next month.
The concern of asset managers is focused on the dozens of companies whose shares trade both in London...
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Source: FT.com
Monday Morning Memo: Review 2018-Rough Markets took their toll from the European Fund Industry
February 4, 2019--The European fund industry faced estimated net outflows of €129.2 bn in 2018 after six consecutive years with net inflows. The flows were mainly driven by the discussions about a possible trade war between the USA and China, as well as a possible return of the Euro crisis caused by developments in Italy and France, and an environment of rising interest rates in the USA.
With regard to this, it was not surprising that 2018 wasn't another record year for the European fund industry. That said, even as the general environment was negative, some fund promoter could still enjoyed significant inflows. It was also not surprising the European fund industry experienced further mergers and acquisitions on the asset manager side, as well as in the service provider segment
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Source: Detlef Glow, Head of EMEA Research, Lipper
ESMA updates Q&A on EMIR data reporting
February 4, 2019--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today an update of its Q&A on practical questions regarding the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).
The amendments to the existing TR Q&A 34 on Contracts with no maturity date confirms that counterparties may report a derivative with Action Type "P" if the derivative is included in a position on the same day that it is reported.
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Source: ESMA
ESMA updates Q&A on MiFIR data reporting
February 4, 2019--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today an update of its Q&As on data reporting under the Market in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR).
Two new Q&As provide further clarifications in relation to the requirements for submission of reference data under MiFIR relating to the following issues:
Reporting the LEI of the issuers to FIRDS in cases where the issuer of the instrument has a branch(es) that have a LEI.
Reporting maturity, expiry and termination dates to FIRDS.
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Source: ESMA
FCA publishes its second set of rules following its Asset Management Market Study
February 4, 2019--The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new rules and guidance to improve the quality of the information available to consumers about the funds they invest in.
The asset management industry plays an important role in the UK's economy. Asset managers seek returns for investors by investing in a variety of assets.
Over £1 trillion is managed for individual investors and £3 trillion on behalf of UK pension funds and other institutional investors. The FCA's asset management market study presented evidence of weak price competition in many areas of the asset management industry. This means lower returns for savers, pensioners and other investors.
The FCA has acted to tackle the issues found. In April 2018, the FCA introduced new rules to ensure fund managers act as agents of investors in their funds.
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Source: fca.org.uk
SIX Swiss Exchange ETF Market Report: ETF Market Report: 4th quarter 2018
February 1, 2019--This report provides detailed figures regarding the performance of the ETF segment of SIX.
There were more losers than winners on the financial markets in the fourth quarter. Despite the generally difficult circumstances on the financial markets, the Swiss ETF market continued to develop dynamically, as the latest ETF Market Report shows.
For example, the number of new entries rose to 58 in the fourth quarter after 37 new products in the previous quarter.
Higher turnover
Trading turnover increased by 42% quarter on quarter to CHF 25.5 billion. All asset categories saw an increase in turnover. The strongest growth was posted by the commodities asset class at 46.56%, followed by the equities asset class at 43.75%. Higher turnover also resulted in a larger number of trades.
view the SIX Swiss ETF Market Report 4. Quarter 2018
Source: Six Swiss Exchange
ESMA UPDATES ITS Q&AS ON MIFID II AND MIFIR MARKET STRUCTURE AND TRANSPARENCY TOPICS
February 1, 2019--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today updated its Questions and Answers regarding market structures and transparency issues under the Market in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and Regulation (MiFIR).
The new Q&As provide clarification on the following topics:
APA reports to competent authorities and ESMA; and,
Identification of high frequency trading techniques.
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Source: ESMA
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