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Lyxor-Money Monitor ETF-December 2017-ETF Flows hit another all-time high
December 13, 2017--ETF Flows hit another all-time high
ETF flows accelerated further in November as persistent, and synchronized, global economic growth supported developed market equities and bonds. In fact, ETFs gathered inflows of €10.4bn last month, up from €7bn in October.
It was another strong month for equities, with inflows standing at €6.8bn. Economic and political conditions improved in the eurozone while in the US, the Republican tax cut bill had a positive impact. As a result, both regions enjoyed very strong inflows this month. Flows into Japan Equities, another hotspot in recent months, slowed slightly but remained strong after more positive economic news.
ECB's Draghi sidelines critics to keep money taps wide open
December 13, 2017--The European Central Bank on Thursday stuck to its pledge to keep money pouring into the euro zone economy for as long as needed, despite opposition from some rate setters and increased growth and inflation forecasts for the area.
The ECB raised its euro zone growth forecasts from this year through to 2019 and nudged up its expectations for inflation, now seen at 1.7 percent in 2020, close to its target of almost 2 percent.
November 2017: ETFs turnover reaches all-time high
December 12, 2017-The statistical monthly report contains the latest trade and turnover figures for SIX Swiss Exchange.
Trading activity on the Swiss exchange has risen sharply in the year to date compared with the same period of 2016.
Trading turnover grew by 6.3% to CHF 1'245.1 billion, and the number of trades increased by 8.4% to 47'453'956.
At segment level, ETFs were particularly strong and reached a new all-time high: the previous all-time record high in terms of annual turnover, last year's figure of CHF 103.8 billion, was already surpassed on 23 November. Overall, ETF turnover after eleven months reached CHF 106'531 million, an increase of 14.3% over the previous year.
WisdomTree launches three fixed income ETPs
December 12, 2017--WisdomTree, the exchange traded fund (ETF) and sponsor, has launched three Boost ETPs, offering investors inverse exposure to UK gilts, German bunds and US treasuries.
The products include the Boost Gilts 10Y 1x Short Daily ETP, as well as the Boost Bund 30Y 3x Short Daily ETP and the Boost US Treasuries 30Y 3x Short Daily ETP, both of which are market firsts in Europe.
Tradeweb to operate as an OTF for MiFID II
December 12, 2017--Tradeweb will operate an organised trading facility (OTF) once MiFID II comes into effect following regulatory approval by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
The move means Tradeweb can execute OTC derivatives trades and offer its clients more flexibility to choose the type of venue and execution method.
Deutsche Boerse AG turns 25
December 11, 2017--Foundation of Deutsche Börse as a stock corporation in December 1992
Start of the digitisation of the entire exchange value chain
Deutsche Börse AG celebrated its 25 anniversary on the trading floor of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on Monday. Numerous clients, regulators, former executive board and supervisory board members as well as employees joined the bell-ringing ceremony to honour this anniversary.
New Boost Short ETN on German government bonds launched on XetraETN provides three times the inverse performance of the Bund 30Y Rolling Future Index
December 11, 2017--A new exchange traded note (ETN) issued by Boost has been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Monday.
The Boost Bund 30Y 3x Short Daily ETP gives investors access to the inverse performance of futures contracts on German government bonds with a leverage factor of three.
The reference index consists of a position in the front-month Euro-Buxl future. The Euro-Buxl future tracks the yields of German government bonds with 24 to 35 years to maturity, plus the interest revenue earned on the collateralised amount. Every quarter, shortly before the expiry of the contracts, the index's positions are rolled into the contracts with the next expiry dates.
ETN name: Boost Bund 30Y 3x Short Daily ETP
France to allow blockchain for trading unlisted securities
December 11, 2017--The French government opened the way on Friday for trading unlisted securities using blockchain digital ledgers with the adoption of new rules aimed at improving Paris' image as a center for financial innovation.
The new rules mean that banks and fintech companies can set up blockchain platforms where unlisted securities can trade instantly, cutting out middlemen like brokers and custodian banks.
LSE November 2017 ETP Monthly Report
December 11, 2017--Listings
14 new ETFs were listed on LSE in November 2017, making a total of 140 new listings year-to-date.
There are now 960 ETFs (available as 1,460 lines through multi-currency offerings) and 386 other ETPs (available as 453 lines) on our London market.
Listings
14 new ETFs were listed in November 2017
There are now 960 ETFs (available as 1,460 lines through multi-currency offerings) and 386 ETCs/ETNs (available as 453 lines) on our London market
Trading activity
Total on-exchange value traded for ETFs in November 2017 was £28.5 billion (296k trades), down by 10% compared to November 2016
Total on-exchange value traded for ETCs/ETNs in November 2017 was £1.6 billion (40k trades), down by 68% compared to November 2016.
FTSE Russell confirms launch of new index showcasing Italian brands
December 11, 2017--New FTSE Italia Brands Index due to go live on 18 December 2017
Index comprises initial 22 constituents* of Italian Listed Brands
Italian Listed Brands was established by Borsa Italiana to promote the best Italian brands by creativity, excellence, intuition and innovation.
FTSE Russell has confirmed that it will expand its FTSE Italia Index Series with the launch of a new FTSE Italia Brands Index. The new index will comprise the initial 22 constituents* in the FTSE Italia All-Share(R) Index that are included in the Italian Listed Brands, as defined by Borsa Italiana in October this year. The new index is due to go live on Monday 18 December 2017.
