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New iShares equity index ETF launched on Xetra
November 23, 2017--ETF offers access to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies from the US
A new exchange traded fund (ETF) issued by iShares has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Thursday.
The iShares NASDAQ US Biotechnology UCITS ETF enables investors to participate in the performance of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies from the US. The index components must be listed on NASDAQ and meet set admission criteria on market capitalisation and liquidity. The maximum weighting of an index component is eight percent. In addition, a maximum of five index components are permitted to reach this limit.
Name: iShares NASDAQ US Biotechnology UCITS ETF
Asset class: equity index ETF
ISIN: IE00BYXG2H39
Ongoing charges p.a.: 0.35 percent
BlackRock launches global aggregate bond ETF TER of 0.10%
November 23, 2017--BlackRock has expanded its fixed income range with the launch of the iShares Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF.
Physically-backed, the ETF will enable investors to gain exposure to investment grade bonds across a variety of currencies, regions and sectors charging a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.10%.
UBS Asset Management announces launch of new short-term emerging market bonds ETF
November 23, 2017--UBS Asset Management has launched the UBS ETF (LU) JP Morgan USD EM Diversified Bond 1-5 UCITS ETF (ISIN: LU1645385839). The new exchange-traded fund tracks the JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Diversified 3% capped 1-5 Year Bond Index.
The ETF gives investors access to emerging market Sovereign bonds, quasi-Sovereigns and corporate bonds with remaining maturity of between one and five years in a simple and cost-efficient manner. It is aimed at delivering a yield pick-up relative to developed market fixed income exposures. As well as exposure to a large range of bonds, the ETF allows for broad geographical diversification across more than 60 countries.
ECB-Account of the monetary policy meeting-25-26 October 2017
November 23, 2017--Account of the monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank, held in Frankfurt am Main on Wednesday and Thursday, 25-26 October 2017
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 monetary policy meeting on 6-7 September 2017 a positive underlying tone had persisted in financial markets. Two main factors seemed to have driven cross-asset price correlations: first, the return of the "reflation trade" that had pushed long-term interest rates, equities and the US dollar broadly higher; and, second, the euro area had been shielded to some extent from the upward pressure on yields, mainly owing to expectations of continued ECB monetary policy accommodation.
Asset Manager Launches Europe's First Bitcoin Mutual Fund
November 22, 2017--A French asset manager has announced the launch of Europe's first mutual fund centered around bitcoin.
Announced today, Tobam's alternative investment fund perhaps represents the latest bid to attract institutional investors to cryptocurrencies (though, as in the case with similar financial instruments, investors wouldn't be holding bitcoin directly).
New Fidelity International smart beta ETF launched on Xetra
November 22, 2017--A new exchange traded fund (ETF) issued by Fidelity International has been tradable on Xetra and Bö'rse Frankfurt since Wednesday. The new smart beta ETF enables investors to participate in the performance of stock corporations from the US characterised by high dividend yields and high quality.
The quality of a company is measured using various fundamental data, such as stable profits and cash flows. The ETF minimises the exchange rate risk between the US dollar and the euro.
Name: Fidelity US Quality Income UCITS ETF-EUR Hedged
Asset class: equity index
ETF ISIN: IE00BYV1Y969
Ongoing charges p.a.: 0.35
Deutsche Bank strategist tells investors to avoid bitcoin
November 22, 2017--Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) has joined the ranks of those warning about the virtual currency bitcoin as an investment.
"I would simply not recommend this to the everyday investor," Ulrich Stephan, chief strategist at Germany's largest lender, said on Wednesday.
European Semester Autumn Package: Striving for sustainable and inclusive growth
November 22, 2017--Commission sets out EU's economic and social priorities for the year ahead, gives policy recommendation for the euro area and completes the assessment of euro area Member States' Draft Budgetary Plans.
The 2018 European Semester cycle of economic, fiscal and social policy coordination starts against the backdrop of robust economic activity in the euro area and the EU, record high employment levels and unemployment rates declining towards pre-crisis levels. As all Member States contribute to this strong growth momentum, the priority now is to make sure that this lasts and brings benefits to all members of our societies. Alongside responsible fiscal policies, the pursuit of structural reforms should focus on creating the conditions to boost investment further and to increase real wage growth to support domestic demand.
ESMA updates Q&A on MAR
November 21, 2017--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has updated its Questions & Answers (Q&A) document regarding the implementation of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).
The purpose of the Q&A document is to promote common supervisory approaches and practices in the application of MAR and its implementing measures. Today's Q&As include two new answers on managers' transactions, addressing in particular trading during "closed periods" by persons...
SSGA hires Nordic head of SPDR ETFs
November 21, 2017--State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) has appointed Marcus Miholich as its head of Standard & Poors depositary receipt (SPDR) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the Nordic region.
Based in London, Miholich will be responsible for evaluating the investment objectives of SSGA's Nordic client base. He will report to Rory Tobin, global co-head of SPDR ETFs at SSGA.
