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Amundi unveils dynamic multi-factor allocation range
January 10, 2018--Amundi has bolstered its smart beta and factor investing range with the launch of a new dynamic multi-factor allocation process, the company has announced.
The new approach is to be applied to its Luxembourg international flagship Amundi Funds SICAV, which includes the Amundi Funds Dynamic Multi Factors Euro Equity and Amundi Funds Dynamic Multi Factors Global Equity strategies.
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Source: citywireselector.com
FCA issues warning over retail investor exposure to risky products
January 10, 2018--Probe uncovers conflicts and risk of mis-selling in contracts for difference market
The UK's financial watchdog has published a stinging letter to companies that offer risky investment products to retail clients, pointing to poor compliance, management failings and the high risk of mis-selling.
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Source: FT.com
MiFID II setback: Regulator halts European equity trading shake-up
January 10, 2018--Rulings were due to be first calculations aimed at clamping down on trading in dark pools
European regulators late on Tuesday abruptly delayed the introduction of Mifid II rules that form a key part of their push for greater transparency in share market trading.
The sudden development means that share trading across the region will be spared from a shake-up for at least three months, and one that was set to temporarily bar a large number of stocks from being transacted in private venues, known as dark pools.
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Source: Luxembourg Times
Deutsche Borse welcomes Expat Asset Management as new ETF issuer
January 10, 2018--First ETF with access to Bulgarian stock market launched on Xetra
The first exchange traded fund (ETF) issued by Expat Asset Management has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Wednesday.
The Expat Bulgaria SOFIX UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the Bulgarian SOFIX Index, giving investors access to the Bulgarian stock exchange's 15 most liquid stock corporations. The index is weighted by market capitalisation and comprises companies from a variety of sectors such as oil, finance and tourism.
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Source: Deutsche Börse Cash Market
ETF managers must be agile and ready, says Lyxor chief
January 10, 2018--Confident in the future? Well, says Lionel Paquin, I have four children
Lionel Paquin is a man of precision. He studied science at university and enjoys reading, maths and physics. This influences his approach as chief executive of Lyxor, the asset manager owned by Société Générale, the French bank.
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Source: FT.com
MiFID II sees $300 million decline of equity research industry
January 10, 2018--Study finds a reduction in equity research budgets across Europe and the UK under MiFID II has already caused a decline in the market
A recent study by Greenwich Associates found research and advisory budgets were reduced on average by 20% year-on-year, causing nearly $300 million to be wiped off its estimated $1.35 billion value.
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Source: thetradenews.com
Lyxor EURO STOXX Banks (DR) UCITS ETF launched on Xetra
January 10, 2017--ETF invests in the euro area's largest banks
A new exchange traded fund (ETF) issued by Lyxor has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Wednesday.
The Lyxor EURO STOXX Banks (DR) UCITS ETF allows investors to participate in the performance of the EURO STOXX Banks Index. The benchmark index, a sub-index of the EURO STOXX index series, comprises shares of the euro area's largest banks. The benchmark index currently tracks 26 companies from eight euro area countries.
Name: Lyxor EURO STOXX Banks (DR) UCITS ETF
Asset class: equity index ETF
ISIN: FR0011645647
Ongoing charges p.a.: 0.3 percent
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Source: Deutsche Börse Cash Market
ESMA publishes first MiFID II position management controls for commodity derivatives
January 9, 2018--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today a first badge of position management controls under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II).
MFID II requires Member States to ensure that an investment firm or a market operator operating a trading venue which trades commodity derivatives apply position management controls.
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Source: ESMA
UBS AM launches gender equality Ucits ETF
January 8, 2018--UBS has bolstered its ETF offering with the launch of a gender equality-focused fund, the company has announced.
The Swiss group said the UBS (Irl) ETF plc -Global Gender Equality Ucits ETF is part of its growing suite of impact investment opportunities for its clients.
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Source: citywire.ch
HANetf makes two senior hires in Capital Markets & Marketing as demand for the firm's white label services grow
January 8, 2018--Jason Griffin has been appointed Director, Capital Markets and Business
Development
Simon Mott has been appointed Director of Marketing
Adding 20 years of combined ETF experience
HANetf is delighted to announce two senior hires, further expanding the expertise and capabilities of Europe's first independent white label ETF platform.
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