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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.
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Source: Reuters
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.
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Source: London Stock Exchange Group
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.
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Source: FTSE Russell
The Architecture for Regulating Finance after Brexit
December 8, 2017--Linklaters and the International Regulatory Strategy Group have launched a report, "The Architecture for Regulating Finance after Brexit".
The report, which builds on the previous report "The Great Repeal Bill Domesticating EU Law", outlines principles for an effective regulatory framework. It proposes reforms to the UK's existing system of financial services regulation in light of changes in the responsibilities of the regulators and the government as rule-making processes are domesticated through the EU Withdrawal Bill.
view the The Architecture for Regulating Finance after Brexit report
Source: Linklaters LLP
Tradeweb European Exchange-Traded Funds Update-November 2017
December 8, 2017--The following data is derived from trading activity on the Tradeweb European-listed ETF platform.
ETF total traded volume
Notional volume executed on the Tradeweb European-listed ETF marketplace reached €14.18 billion in November, while the number of completed trades increased by 6% on the previous month.
Adriano Pace, managing director for equity derivatives at Tradeweb, said: "Last month, more than 29% of European ETF transactions on our platform were processed using our automated intelligent execution tool, significantly up from January's 6% figure. The growing use of automated trading by Tradeweb clients demonstrates the efficiency that the functionality brings to the market, as it begins to adopt new ways of trading amid regulatory change and resource pressures."
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Source: ESMA
Commission sets out Roadmap for deepening Europe's Economic and Monetary Union
December 6, 2017--With a Roadmap for action and several concrete measures, the European Commission is delivering today on the commitment made by President Jean-Claude Juncker in his 2017 State of the Union address and the Five Presidents' Report of 2015 to deepen Europe's Economic and Monetary Union.
Building on the vision set out in the Five Presidents' Report of June 2015 and the Reflection Papers on the Deepening of the Economic and Monetary Union and the Future of EU Finances of spring 2017, the European Commission is setting out a Roadmap for deepening the Economic and Monetary Union, including concrete steps to be taken over the next 18 months. A number of initiatives are also presented as part of this package. The overall aim is to enhance the unity, efficiency and democratic accountability of Europe's Economic and Monetary Union by 2025.
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Source: European Commission
Deutsche Boerse chairman considering early departure-Handelsblatt
December 6, 2017-- Deutsche Boerse Chairman Joachim Faber is considering quitting as head of the exchange operator's supervisory board as early as in 2019, Handelsblatt reported, citing sources in the finance industry.
Faber, who has chaired the company's 12-member controlling panel since May 2012, used a meeting with investors in London to discuss the possibility of an early departure, the German business daily reported late on Wednesday.
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Source: Reuters
Two BNP Paribas equity index ETFs with focus on sustainability launched on Xetra
December 5, 2017--ETFs provide access to companies from the USA and emerging market countries
Two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) issued by BNP Paribas Easy have been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Tuesday.
The two new equity index ETFs enable investors to participate in the performance of stock corporations with a particularly high rating in the areas of environmental protection, social responsibility and governance (ESG). The BNP Paribas Easy MSCI Emerging Markets SRI UCITS ETF reference index contains large and medium-sized stock corporations from 24 emerging market countries. The reference index of the BNP Paribas Easy MSCI KLD 400 US SRI UCITS ETF comprises 400 US equities.
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Source: Deutsche Börse Cash Market
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