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Financial Conduct Authority consults on restrictions on the retail distribution of regulatory capital instruments

October 29, 2014--The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing to place new requirements that would apply when mutual society shares are sold to ordinary retail investors.

The FCA is also consulting on plans to make permanent the temporary rules, announced in August 2014. which placed restrictions on the distribution of contingent convertible securities (CoCos).

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Source: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)


Mifid II: Regulatory 'typhoon' on course for Europe

October 29, 2014--Wealth managers and private banks across Europe are about to be hit by a regulatory "typhoon" and are "burying their heads in the sand" about the consequences, according to a leading campaigner on costs and transparency.

As it stands, Mifid II, the second iteration of the EU's Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, will compel regulated firms to reveal to every client the complete array of costs and charges they are paying, in a single aggregate figure.

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Source: FT.com


Depreciation in the Rouble Hurts Business Sentiment

October 28, 2014--MNI Russia Business Indicator Falls to 46.7 in October from 47.5 in September
The MNI Russia Business Indicator declined by 1.7% to 46.7 in October from 47.5 in September, the lowest level this year, as the weak rouble took its toll on business sentiment.

Firms were hurt more than ever before by the exchange rate after the rouble declined to a fresh low against the US dollar during our survey period, with the Effect of the Rouble Exchange Rate Indicator falling to a series’ low in October. While the depreciation may have provided a mild positive for Export Orders, our panel reported that it had hurt business activity overall.

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Source: MNI Indicators


EU Benchmarks Plan Too Demanding of Other Nations, Lawmaker Says

October 28, 2014--European Union lawmakers are set to overhaul draft rules for financial benchmarks on concerns that they could damage the functioning of markets by imposing excessively strict requirements on nations outside the bloc.

Plans set out by Michel Barnier, the EU’s financial services chief, for so-called equivalence assessments of whether non-EU countries meet its regulatory standards, are "not realistic," Cora van Nieuwenhuizen, the EU parliament legislator leading the assembly's work on the draft law, said in an interview.

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Source: Bloomberg


WisdomTree launches European ETF platform

October 28, 2014--WisdomTree has launched its European Ucits ETF platform. Due to increasing global demand for 'smart beta' exposure, WisdomTree is proud to launch its first four ETFs, listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), providing exposure to large and small-cap US and European equities.

Due to increasing global demand for 'smart beta' exposure, WisdomTree is proud to launch its first four ETFs providing exposure to large and small-cap U.S. and European equities.

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Source: Investment Europe


FEMR consultation: How fair and effective are the fixed income, foreign exchange and commodities markets?

October 27, 2014--The Fair and Effective Markets Review (FEMR) has today published a consultation document on what needs to be done to reinforce confidence in the fairness and effectiveness of the Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) markets.

The Review was established by the Chancellor in June 2014, to conduct a comprehensive and forward looking assessment of the way wholesale financial markets operate, to help to restore trust in those markets in the wake of a number of recent high profile abuses, and to influence the international debate on trading practices.

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Source: Bank of England


Regulatory pressure on commissions has buy side worried

October 27, 2014--Asset managers' trading desks are concerned they will be on the losing end as regulators push for an unbundling of trade-execution and research commissions paid to banks and brokers."

The cost of research if commissions are unbundled is a concern, as the ban would place European asset managers at a global competitive disadvantage." said Rick Watson, head of capital markets at AFME.

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Source: Smart Brief


Guide to Islamic finance in the UK

October 27, 2014--This Guide providing an overview of the Islamic finance market in the UK, outlining what the UK offers across a number of different sectors.

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Source: HM Treasury


Source lists its second sector ETF on London Stock Exchange

October 27, 2014--Investment firm Source has listed the Source EURO STOXX Optimised Banks UCITS ETF on the London Stock Exchange. The fund provides exposure to banks within the Eurozone and is optimised to reduce exposure to illiquid stocks.

This optimisation produces a more representative and tradable sector benchmark. "The results of the European Central Bank's Asset Quality Review have shed light on the health of the region's banks as well as the broader European economy," says Michael John Lytle, Chief Development Officer. "For investors who want to increase their exposure to Eurozone banks, this ETF provides the opportunity to gain access quickly and efficiently. It is the second banking sector ETF that Source has listed on the LSE, following the Source STOXX Europe 600 Optimised Banks UCITS ETF, which differs because it includes UK banks. Both ETFs trade throughout the day and the holdings and counterparty exposures are published daily on our website, providing total transparency."

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Source: FTSE Global Markets


ROBO-STOX opens London Stock Exchange trading

October 27, 2014-- 'iiwa' the robot, opens London trading
Marks the launch of ROBO-STOX Global Robotics and Automation ETF
First European ETF providing exposure to the global robotics and automation sector.

London Stock Exchange today welcomes the first global robotics and automation ETF to its markets. The ROBO-STOX(R) Global Robotics and Automation GO UCITS ETF launched by ETF Securities, and ROBO-STOX(R), the robotics and automation investment research company, gives investors the opportunity to gain exposure to a new and rapidly evolving industry sector.

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Source: London Stock Exchange Group


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