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ESMA publishes updated Q&A on CFDs and other speculative products
June 1, 2016--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today an updated version of its question and answer document (Q&A) on the application of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) to the marketing and sale of financial contracts for difference (CFDs) and other speculative products to retail clients (such as binary options and rolling spot forex).
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view the Q&A on the provision of CFDs and other speculative products to retail investors under MiFID
Source: ESMA
Deutsche Boerse and Taiwan Futures Exchange enter into market data partnership
Deutsche Börse to act as licensor of TAIFEX market data to international clients
May 31, 2016-- Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) and Deutsche Börse Market Data + Services signed a market data partnership agreement, under which Deutsche Börse will act as the licensor of TAIFEX market data and information products to all international clients.
Therefore, clients will be able to benefit from the state-of-the-art licensing services offered by Deutsche Börse, which already functions as a licensing partner for a whole range of trading venues around the globe such as BSE India, Irish Stock Exchange and Bulgarian Stock Exchange.
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Source: Deutsche Börse
Lyxor launches ETFs tracking inflation expectations
May 31, 2016--Lyxor has launched the Lyxor USD 10Y Inflation Breakeven Ucits and the Lyxor EUR 2-10Y Inflation Breakeven Ucits ETFs.
These ETFs seek to provide exposure only to changing inflation expectations through the spread between traditional bond yields and those of inflation linked bonds, without the risk of changes in interest rates.
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Source: investmenteurope.net
Monetary developments in the euro area: April 2016
May 31, 2016--The annual growth rate of the broad monetary aggregate M3 decreased to 4.6% in April 2016, from 5.0% in March.
The annual growth rate of the narrower aggregate M1, which includes currency in circulation and overnight deposits, decreased to 9.7% in April, from 10.1% in March.
The annual growth rate of loans to households stood at 1.5% in April, compared with 1.6% in March.
The annual growth rate of loans to non-financial corporations stood at 1.2% in April, compared with 1.1% in March.
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Source: ECB
ESMA issues opinion on MiFID II standards on ancillary activities
May 30, 2016--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today issued Question and Answers (Q&A) regarding the implementation of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).
The MAR Q&A provides common answers to question regarding practical issues regarding the implementation of the new MAR regime. This Q&A clarifies the scope of firms subject...
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Source: ESMA
ESMA issues Q&A on MAR implementation
May 30, 2017--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today issued Question and Answers (Q&A) regarding the implementation of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).
The MAR Q&A provides common answers to question regarding practical issues regarding the implementation of the new MAR regime. This Q&A clarifies the scope of firms subject...
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Source: ESMA
BlackRock's new mortgage-backed securities ETF causes concern
May 29, 2016--Regulators unsettled by launch of European product investing in US mortgage-backed securities
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager has launched the first European-listed exchange traded fund that invests in US mortgage-backed securities. The development will add to concerns among regulators about the role ETFs play in financial markets.
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Source: FT.com
First iShares ETF on US mortgage-backed securities launched on Xetra
ETF offers first-time access to mortgage-backed bonds denominated in US dollars.
May 27, 2016--A new iShares bond index ETF from BlackRock's product offering has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Friday.
Name: iShares US Mortgage Backed Securities UCITS ETF
Asset class: bond index ETF
ISIN: IE00BZ6V7883
Total expense ratio: 0.28 percent
Distribution policy: distributing
Benchmark: Barclays US Mortgage Backed Securities Index
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Source: Deutsche Börse Cash Market
ETFs help UK suck in Swiss gold exports
May 27, 2016--Strong demand for defensive assets leads to rise in shipments to British vaults
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Source: FT.com
ESMA CONSULTS ON PROPOSED IMPLEMENTING MEASURES FOR BENCHMARKS REGULATION
May 27, 2016--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today published a Consultation Paper (CP) on draft implementing measures regarding the Benchmarks Regulation (BR).
ESMA is seeking stakeholder's input on draft Technical Advice (TA) it is supposed to develop in order to detail the implementation of the incoming BR which was introduced following the rigging of different market benchmarks such as Libor. The CP is seeking stakeholder's feedback on the proposes regulatory framework for benchmarks, including in the following key areas:
Definition of Benchmarks;
Measurement of the use of critical and significant benchmarks;
Criteria for the identification of critical benchmarks
view the Consultation Paper on ESMA technical advice on Benchmarks Regulation
Source: ESMA
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