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ECB-Euro area investment fund statistics: first quarter of 2016
May 24, 2016--In the first quarter of 2016 the outstanding amount of shares/units issued by investment funds other than money market funds was €
9,178 billion, which is €
128 billion lower than in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Investment funds other than money market funds increased their holdings of debt securities issued by the rest of the world and decreased equity issued by the rest of the world. At the same time the holdings of debt securities issued by euro area residents increased and equity has decreased.
Mixed funds registered an inflow of €15 billion in the first quarter of 2016, while bond funds experienced an inflow of € 3 billion.
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Source: ECB
New iShares ETF on Japanese companies with focus on sustainability launched on Xetra
May 23, 2016--A new iShares equity index ETF from BlackRock's product offering has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Monday, 23 May.
Name: iShares Sustainable MSCI Japan SRI EUR Hedged UCITS ETF
Asset class: equity index ETF
ISIN: IE00BYVJRQ85
Total expense ratio: 0.35 percent
Distribution policy: accumulating
Benchmark: MSCI Japan SRI Hedged to EUR Index
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Source: Deutsche Börse Cash Market
New iShares ETF on Japanese companies with focus on sustainability launched on Xetra
May 23, 2016--A new iShares equity index ETF from BlackRock's product offering has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Monday, 23 May.
Name: iShares Sustainable MSCI Japan SRI EUR Hedged UCITS ETF
Asset class: equity index ETF
ISIN: IE00BYVJRQ85
Total expense ratio: 0.35 percent
Distribution policy: accumulating
Benchmark: MSCI Japan SRI Hedged to EUR Index
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Source: Deutsche Börse Cash Market
Research and analysis: HM Treasury analysis: the immediate economic impact of leaving the EU
May 23, 2016--This document assesses the immediate economic impact of a vote for the UK to leave the EU.
A vote to leave would cause a profound economic shock creating instability and uncertainty which would be compounded by the complex and interdependent negotiations that would follow.
The central conclusion of the analysis is that the effect of this profound shock would be to push the UK into recession and lead to a sharp rise in unemployment.
Two scenarios have been modelled to provide analysis of the adverse impact on the economy: a 'shock' to the economy, and a 'severe shock'.
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Source: HM Treasury
Green light for EU-wide cybersecurity rules
May 19, 2016--New rules to strengthen the security of network and information systems throughout Europe are due to enter into force in August, after the EU formally gave its green light on Tuesday.
The network and information security (NIS) directive will increase cooperation between member states on the vital issue of cybersecurity.
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Source: EUbusiness
EU toughens rules to stop rigging of market benchmarks
May 18, 2016-The EU adopted new rules Tuesday aimed at restoring trust in interest rate benchmarks and avoiding the kind of manipulation of such instruments seen in the recent Libor and Euribor scandals.
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Source: EUbusiness
One year delay for MiFID II directive
May 18, 2016--The EU confirmed Wednesday a one-year delay to the MiFID directive, new securities market rules which regulate firms providing share-dealing services, after a Council agreement with the European Parliament.
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Source: EUbusiness
Blame Brexit, as fund managers flee U.K. stocks
May 18, 2016--Allocations into U.K. stocks have plunged to the lowest level since November 2008, as fund managers shun British assets over fears an exit from the European Union would wreck the country's economy.
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Source: MarketWatch
Official Statistics: Forecasts for the UK economy: May 2016
May 18, 2016--Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.
Please note that Forecasts for the UK economy is a summary of published material reflecting the views of the forecasting organisations themselves and does not in any way provide new information on the Treasury's own views. It contains only a selection of forecasters, which is subject to review.
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Source: HM Treasury
Spring 2016 European Semester package: Commission issues country-specific recommendations
May 18, 2016--Member States are making progress with reforms and addressing macroeconomic imbalances, but more is needed to consolidate Europe's recovery.
The European Commission today proposes its 2016 country-specific recommendations (CSRs), setting out its economic policy guidance for individual Member States for the next 12 to 18 months. In addition to efforts already identified and ongoing at European level, this guidance focuses on priority reforms to strengthen the recovery of Member States' economies by boosting investment,, implementing structural reforms and pursuing fiscal responsibility.
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Source: European Commission
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