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WisdomTree Launches GBP Hedged Share Class Of Its US Equity Income UCITS ETF
November 8, 2016--WisdomTree, the exchange-traded fund ("ETF") and exchange-traded product ("ETP")sponsor today announced the listing of a GBP hedged accumulating share class for the WisdomTree US Equity Income UCITS ETF on the London Stock Exchange.
This new share class combines the benefits of WisdomTree's unique dividend weighting methodology applied to high yielding US equities and the management of currency risk through a monthly currency hedge.
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Source: WisdomTree
State Street promotes iShares veteran in London
The fund management arm of State Street has made a second big appointment in a month to its exchange-traded funds business in London
November 7, 2016--State Street Global Advisors said in a statement on November 7 that Malcolm Smith has been appointed to the newly-created role of chief operating officer of SPDR, its ETF business.
Smith has been with been with the group for little more than a year, working in a senior distribution role.
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Source: Financial News
MOVES-State Street Global Advisors names Malcolm Smith global SPDR COO
November 7, 2016--State Street Global Advisors, the asset management arm of State Street Corp, appointed Malcolm Smith to the newly created role of global SPDR chief operating officer.
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Source: Reuters
IMF-Turkey: Concluding Statement of the 2017 Article IV Mission
November 4, 2016--The Turkish economy has withstood several shocks. However, increased political uncertainty, a sharp fall in tourism revenues, and a high level of corporate debt are all taking a toll.
The current monetary stance balances the need to contain inflation, which is still above target, against the backdrop of a slowing economy. Favorable external conditions have helped so far, but external financing needs remain large and limit fiscal space. Nevertheless, some fiscal loosening is appropriate to support the economy. Macroprudential measures should be strengthened to lower foreign exchange risk.
ESMA prepares for MIFID II Systematic Internaliser regime
November 4, 2016--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published an updated questions and answers (Q&A) document on the application of MiFID II/ MiFIR which clarifies when ESMA will publish the first set of data needed to implement the Systematic Internaliser (SI) regime and the date by when firms must comply with the SI regime for the first time.
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Source: ESMA
National Statistics: UK official holdings of international reserves: October 2016
November 3, 2016--This monthly release shows details of movements in the UK's official holdings of international reserves, or assets. These consist of gold, foreign currency assets and International Monetary Fund assets.
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Source: HM Treasury
IMF Emerging Europe: Mostly Growing, but Questions Remain About Medium-Term Growth
November 2, 2016--Solid growth in most of the region, CIS emerging from recession
But sustaining current growth requires further structural reforms
Better tax administration, public investment can free up 2-4 percent of GDP in extra resources
Economic growth remains solid in much of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe (CESEE), while Russia's outlook is improving, and other countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) are emerging from recession, says the IMF in its latest Regional Economic Issues report on the region.
Eurex Monthly Report: Record quarter for futures on French government bonds
November 1, 2016--Volatile spreads drive volumes in Euro-OAT Futures Eurex provides effective hedges for European government bond portfolios In the third quarter of this year, volumes across Eurex suite of Fixed Income Futures have been strong with record figures in some segments.
A combination of Brexit, an upcoming constitutional referendum in Italy and the Spanish elections, increased volatility in the underlying rate markets and thereby also the market's hedging needs.
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Source: Eurex
Quarter of Institutional Investors to Capture Emerging Market Rebound through Index Tracking Strateg
October 31, 2016--A quarter (26%) of institutional investors1 say they will capture the rebound in emerging markets through index tracking/passive investments, according to new research commissioned by Source, one of the largest providers of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in Europe.
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Source: theanalystng.com
ESMA sets enforcement priorities for listed companies' 2016 financial statements
October 28, 2016--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its annual Public Statement on European Common Enforcement Priorities (the Statement) which identifies enforcement priorities for listed companies' 2016 financial statements and highlights the need for transparency in disclosing the potential impact of Brexit on issuers' financial statements.
The Statement, directed at listed companies and their auditors, sets out the areas ESMA and national enforcers will focus on in particular when they examine listed companies' 2016 financial statements in order to promote a consistent application of International Financial Reporting Standards...
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Source: ESMA
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