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ETFs/ETPs listed in Europe gathered a record 82 billion US dollars in net new assets in 2015, according to ETFGI
January 14, 2016--ETFs/ETPs listed in Europe gathered US$82.0 billion in net new assets in 2015 which is 32.5% above the prior record level of US$61.8 billion gathered in 2014.
This marks the 14th consecutive month of positive net inflows.
During 2015 there has been growth on most measures: the number of ETFs/ETPs has increased from 2,089 to 2,188, assets under management have increased from US$458 billion to US$506 billion, and the number of providers has increased from 49 to 51.
UK Global Hub for Green Finance, New UNEP Report Says
January 14, 2016--The UK is well-known as a major financial centre, but it is also a global hub in the fast-growing green finance arena, according to a new report released today by the UN Environment Programme's (UNEP) Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial system.
The report comes as policymakers and financial institutions are focusing on how to mobilize the capital required to implement Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change which were agreed last year.
Lombard Odier IM and ETF Securities launch a currency-hedged share class of its Global Corporate Bond Fundamental ETF
January 13, 2016--Listed a GBP hedged version
Transparent, cost-effective solution for investors
Unlike market-cap benchmarks which reward the most leveraged borrowers, a fundamental approach treats each corporate issuer on its own merit
The partnership between Lombard Odier Investment Managers ('Lombard Odier IM') and ETF Securities has broadened its product range and listed a GBP hedged version of the ETFS Lombard Odier IM Global Corporate Bond Fundamental GO UCITS ETF ('the Fund') on the London Stock Exchange.
BlackRock builds sustainable product range with fixed income ETF
January 13, 2016--BlackRock has launched a sustainable bond exchange-traded fund in response to growing demand for investments that incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
The fund is an extension of the firm's ESG and impact product set that includes active funds, index funds and ETFs.
Two iShares bond index ETFs launched on Xetra
ETFs provide access to euro-denominated corporate bonds
January 12, 2016--Two new iShares bond index ETFs from BlackRock's product offering have been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Tuesday.
Name: iShares Euro Corporate Bond Sustainability Screened 0-3yr UCITS ETF
Asset class: bond index ETF
ISIN: IE00BYZTVV78
Total expense ratio: 0.25 percent
Distribution policy: distributing
Benchmark: Barclays MSCI Euro Corporate 0-3 yr Sustainability ex Controversial Weapons Index
Three new UBS smart beta ETFs launched on Xetra
ETFs provide access to MSCI Factor index family on US stock corporations with currency hedging
January 12, 2016--Three new smart beta ETFs issued by UBS Global Asset Management have been tradable via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Tuesday, 12 January.
The new UBS factor ETFs enable investors to participate in the performance of companies from the US, which are selected based on one of the following criteria: low volatility, quality and substance. All three UBS ETFs also provide a hedge against EUR currency risk.
State Street UK ETF head eyes solo start-up after exit
January 12, 2016--Exchange-traded fund specialist poised to launch consultancy after leaving the $2.4 trillion manager in December
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FCA mulls return of commission payments
January 9, 2015--Watchdog is reviewing rules on financial advice but denies 'going soft on the banks'.
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New EURO iSTOXX High Dividend Low Volatility 50 Index Licensed To Invesco PowerShares To Underlie An Exchange-Traded Fund
January 8, 2016--STOXX Limited, a leading provider of innovative, tradable and global index concepts, today announced the launch of the EURO iSTOXX High Dividend Low Volatility 50 Index, which measures the top 50 stocks in the EURO STOXX Index based on high dividend yield and low volatility.
The index has been licensed to Invesco PowerShares to underlie an exchange-traded fund (ETF) available as of today on London Stock Exchange and will be cross-listed at other European exchanges in the coming months.
Irish stocks: the craic is back
January 7, 2016--Ireland's stock market is in a sweet spot
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