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ESMA consults on asset segregation and custody services under AIFMD and UCITS
July 15, 2016--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a Call for Evidence on Asset Segregation and Custody Services under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) and the Directive on Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS Directive).
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New WisdomTree smart beta ETF launched on Xetra
July 14, 2016--ETF based on high-dividend stock corporations with high growth and quality factors
A new exchange-listed index fund issued by WisdomTree has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Thursday.
The new WisdomTree Eurozone Quality Dividend Growth UCITS ETF gives investors the opportunity to participate in the performance of eurozone stock corporations selected based on growth and quality factors.
In order to be included in the underlying WisdomTree Eurozone Quality Dividend Growth Index, companies have to have a (gross) cash dividend of at least USD 5 billion, be founded in the Eurozone, have a higher price to earnings ratio than dividend yield and meet high growth and quality criteria.
ETFGI reports ETFs/ETPs listed in Europe gathered 5 billion US dollars in net new asset in June 2016
July 14, 2016--ETFGI the leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, today reported ETFs/ETPs listed in Europe gathered US$5 billion in net new asset in June 2016 which marks the 21 months of consecutive net inflows, according to preliminary data from ETFGI's June 2016 global ETF and ETP industry insights report.
At the end of June 2016, the European ETF/ETP industry had 2,206 ETFs/ETPs, with 6,920 listings, assets of US$529 Bn, from 53 providers listed on 25 exchanges in 21 countries.
ESMA readies MAR guidelines on market soundings and delayed disclosure of inside information
July 13, 2016--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today final guidelines clarifying the implementation of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) for persons receiving market soundings and on delayed disclosure of inside information.
The new market abuse regime strengthens the existing market abuse framework by extending its scope to new markets, platforms and trading behaviors. It contains prohibitions for insider dealing and market manipulation, and provisions to prevent and detect these.
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ESMA consults on the validation and review of CRAs' methodologies guidelines
July 13, 2016--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a Consultation Paper on guidelines on the validation and review of Credit Rating Agencies'(CRAs) methodologies (the CP).
The purpose of the draft guidelines is to clarify ESMA's expectations regarding how CRAs should validate and review their methodologies.
Russia: Adjusting to Lower Oil Prices
July 13, 2016--Policy cushioned oil price and sanctions shock
Economy still in recession, but growth should resume in 2017
Banking system crisis was averted, but recovery will be slow
After a contraction of its economy in 2015 due to a decline in oil prices, and sanctions, the Russian economy remains in a recession this year, but there are prospects for a modest recovery in 2017.
IMF-Russian Federation: Selected Issues
July 13, 2016--Introduction
1. This paper describes structural reform policies in Russia in the last 15 years. In line with
IMF(2014a), structural reform policy actions are defined as those aimed at improving or strengthening a country's environment to conduct sustainable economic activity or its
competitiveness, through the strengthening of market-based incentives in product, service, labor, trade, capital and financial markets.
Adopting a medium-term perspective is important as structural reforms require consistent implementation and take time to mature.
Unscheduled adjustment in DAX
July 13, 2016--Share class of Deutsche Börse AG to be replaced
Changes to be effective as of 18 July 2016
On Wednesday, Deutsche Börse announced an unscheduled change to DAX. As a result of the expected merger of Deutsche Börse AG and London Stock Exchange plc, the Deutsche Börse AG current share class (ISIN DE0005810055) in the index will be replaced with the tendered share class of Deutsche Börse AG (ISIN DE000A2AA253).
Two new iShares ETFs with a focus on sustainability launched on Xetra
July 13, 2016--Two new iShares ETFs with a focus on sustainability launched on Xetra
ETFs track companies from the USA and emerging market countries
Two new exchange-listed index funds issued by BlackRock have been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Wednesday.
The new iShares factor ETFs enable investors to participate in the performance of companies with high ESG ratings, i.e. those that place a special focus on the environment and corporate governance.
