Source launches GBP share class for MSCI Europe ex-UK ETF
August 14, 2017--European ETF provider Source has introduced a pound sterling-denominated share class for the Source MSCI Europe ex-UK UCITS ETF (LON: MXUK).
MXUK provides diversified exposure to large and medium sized companies across 14 developed market economies in Europe, excluding the UK.
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Source: etfstrategy.co.uk
Boost co-founders McNeil and Bienkowski launch 'white label' ETF platform
August 14, 2017--New venture called HANetf
The duo, who became co-CEOs of WisdomTree Europe after it bought Boost in 2014, were also previously managing partners at ETF Securities.
They left WisdomTree in May 2016, as the US parent company completed the buyout of its minority stake in the European entity.
Lipper-Monday Morning Memo: ETFs, Corporate Governance, and Shareholder Rights
August 14, 2017--In the aftermath of the financial crisis of 2008 it became obvious that good corporate governance is a key factor in protecting markets and shareholders (owners) of companies from large drawdowns caused by scandal, greed,, or other factors of a bad corporate culture.
In this regard it is not surprising that corporate governance has become one of the key factors for selecting stocks for all kind of investors, especially investors who are looking for sustainable or socially responsible investments that focus on corporate governance (reflected by the G in ESG [environmental, social, governance] investing).
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Source: Thomson Reuters Lipper
ICMA Corporate Bond Analysis
August 14, 2017--ULTUMUS has worked with ICMA group to undertake analysis of the European Corporate Bond market in terms of ETFs.
The following graph depicts the evolution of aggregate monthly flows of over 90 corporate bond ETFs. The monthly flow is defined as the delta or difference between the number of shares outstanding at the start and the end of the month multiplied by the respective Net Asset Value (NAV) of each ETF.
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Source: ICMA Group
Ex-WisdomTree chiefs want to 'crush' ETF barriers to entry
August 14, 2017--Duo have launched a platform to help asset managers to launch exchange traded funds and are in talks with several potential members
The former co-heads of exchange traded funds provider WisdomTree's European arm are in talks with several asset managers to help them develop and market ETFs without having to build their own infrastructure.
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Source: Financial News
DB-Synthetic Equity & Index Strategy-ETF Monthly Europe-Eurozone Bluechips and Financials benefit most in July
August 11, 2017--Data in this report is as of 31st July 2017.
Eurozone Bluechips and Financials benefit most in July
Data in this report is as of 31st July 2017.
European ETP Monthly Highlights (Assets & Flows):
Assets:
European ETPs AUM increased by €4.4bn on MoM basis and
ended the month at €610bn.
Flows:
European-domiciled ETPs registered inflows of +€8.6bn in July
where year-to-date flows have reached +€65bn.
New Product Launches -13 New products
European market witnessed 13 new products launched during last month
including 6 Equity ETFs, 4 Fixed Income and 3 Commodity ETFs.
Investment Themes for the Month:
European regional indices recorded net inflows of +€1.7bn, mostly into
the Euro STOXX 50 index. EM also saw inflows (+€384mn). Country wise,
Germany (+€531mn), US (+€313mn) & Japan (+€132mn) benefited while
Switzerland saw outflows (-€95mn).
Smart Beta segment recorded inflows of +€1bn driven by Value (+ €349mn), ESG (+€290mn), and Dividend (+€206mn). Low Vol ETFs saw redemptions (-€156mn).
Sector-wise, Financials gained an impressive +€1.3bn.
Currency Hedged and Leverage Long ETFs had a strong month with inflows of +€638mn and +€199mn respectively. EUR hedged products drove the Currency Hedged segment.
Fixed Income ETFs witnessed +€2.3bn inflows where the Money Markets segment grew by 16% (c.€500mn).
+€0.6bn inflows in Commodity ETPs where Gold (+€292mn) and Broad Commodity (+€139mn) contributed most.
US listed ETFs with exposure to European equities drew +$354mn.
Turnover: MoM turnover decreased by 17%
The total turnover activity into European ETPs decreased by 17% where total
turnover observed was (€55.2bn) compared to the last month’s total (€66.6bn)
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Source: Deutsche Bank Markets Research-Europe-Synthetic Equity & Index Strategy
ESMA agrees first position limits under MiFID II
August 10, 2017--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today its first three opinions on position limits regarding commodity derivatives under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive and Regulation (MiFID II/MIFIR).
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Source: ESMA
Flow Traders releases July 2017 ETP Markets volumes
August 10, 2017--Flow Traders N.V. ("Flow Traders") (Euronext: FLOW), today releases the monthly ETP (Exchange Traded Products) market data for the month of July 2017.
This refers to general market data only.
In July 2017, the Global ETP Assets under Management (AuM) declined marginally to EUR 3,590bn versus €3,604bn in June 2017 (Source: BlackRock ETP Landscape July 2017). The changes in FX rates had a clear impact on the growth in Euro terms, as the AuM continued to grow in US$ to US$ 4,234bn in July from US$ 4,110bn in June (+3% month-on-month).
The average VIX for the month of July decreased further to 10.37 (versus 10.51 in June), with a low of 8.84 (versus 9.75 as a low in June) and a high of 13.05 (versus 11.46 in June) (Source: Bloomberg).
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Source: Flow Traders N.V.
MiFID Seen Sending European ETFs Over Trillion Dollar Mark
August 10, 2017--Rules mean firms to report trade details in transparecy bid
Europe ETF assets reach $725 billion through June
A little transparency could mean a lot of cash for Europe's burgeoning exchange-traded fund industry.
In Europe's opaque ETF market, where 70 percent of securities are traded over-the-counter, firms will soon be required to report details of transactions, such as price and trade volume, under Europe's MiFID II rules.
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Source: Bloomberg
Flow Traders releases July 2017 ETP Markets volumes
August 10, 2017-Flow Traders N.V. ("Flow Traders") (Euronext: FLOW), today releases the monthly ETP (Exchange Traded Products) market data for the month of July 2017. This refers to general market data only.
In July 2017, the Global ETP Assets under Management (AuM) declined marginally to EUR 3,590bn versus €3,604bn in June 2017 (Source: BlackRock ETP Landscape July 2017). The changes in FX rates had a clear impact on the growth in Euro terms, as the AuM continued to grow in US$ to US$ 4,234bn in July from US$ 4,110bn in June (+3% month-on-month).
The average VIX for the month of July decreased further to 10.37 (versus 10.51 in June), with a low of 8.84 (versus 9.75 as a low in June) and a high of 13.05 (versus 11.46 in June) (Source: Bloomberg).
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Source: Flow Traders N.V.
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