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UBS GAM launches 0.09% US equity tracker

November 12, 2014--UBS Global Asset Management has launched a US equity tracker with an ongoing charge figure (OCF) of 9bps to compete with established product providers.

The launch of the physically replicated UBS S&P 500 Index fund for retail clients follows a soft-launch for UBS wealth management clients in September.

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Source: Investmentweek.co.uk


Russian central bank cuts growth forecasts, sees sanctions until 2017

November 10, 2014--Russia faces the prospect of three more years of sanctions and stagnation, the central bank said on Monday, honing its tactics to defend the rouble from the fallout of President Vladimir Putin's Ukraine policies and dependence on oil revenue.

In its annual monetary policy strategy document, the bank's base scenario expected just 0.3 percent economic growth in 2014, zero growth in 2015, and 0.1 percent growth in 2016, with only a modest revival, to 1.6 percent, in 2017. It had earlier forecast 0.4 percent this year, 1 percent next year and 1.9 in 2016.

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Source: Reuters


ESMA consults on revised EMIR standards on the reporting to trade repositories

November 10, 2014--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today published a consultation paper on the revision of the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) and implementing technical standards (ITS) in relation to the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

The ESMA RTS/ ITS deal with the obligation of counterparties' and CCP's to report to trade repositories. Since the entry into force of the RTS and ITS, ESMA has worked on ensuring their consistent application. The practical implementation of EMIR reporting showed some shortcomings and highlighted particular instances for improvements so that the EMIR reports better fulfil their objectives.

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view the ESMA Consultation Paper-Review of the technical standards on reporting under Article 9 of EMIR

Source: ESMA


ETFGI's research finds ETFs/ETPs listed in Europe gathered 8.7 billion US dollars in net new assets in October 2014 and a record 56.2 billion US dollars in NNA year-to-date

November 10, 2014-ETFGI's research finds ETFs/ETPs listed in Europe gathered US$8.7 Bn in net new assets (NNA) in October 2014 and a record US$56.2 Bn in NNA year-to-date, which surpasses any full year NNA for the European-listed ETF/ETP industry.

At the end of October 2014 the European ETF/ETP industry had 2,111 ETFs/ETPs, with 6,323 listings, assets of US$459 Bn, from 51 providers listed on 26 exchanges, according to preliminary data from ETFGI’s end October 2014 Global ETF and ETP industry insights report.

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Source: ETFGI


Passive investment set to double by end of decade

November 10, 2014--Passive investment across European pension schemes will double by the end of the decade, according to Create Research.

The alpha behind alpha: rebooting the pension business models report stated the number of funds choosing a passive investment approach is currently 20 per cent; however it is expected to reach 40 per cent by 2020, moving from the periphery to the mainstream.

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Source: Europeanpensions.net


Nasdaq Buyback Index Launched as ETF in Europe

Nasdaq Aligns With Invesco PowerShares to Expand Smart Beta Buyback Line-Up
November 10, 2014--Nasdaq today announced that the Nasdaq Global Buyback Achievers(TM) Index is serving as the basis for Invesco PowerShares' most recent ETF launch-the PowerShares Global Buyback Achievers UCITS ETF (symbol: BUYB).

This marks the first product, which is based on the successful Nasdaq Buyback Achiever Index family to launch in the UK and Europe.

"Smart Beta indices, and products linked to them, have provided more opportunities for investors to manage risk and diversify their portfolios," said Rob Hughes, head of Index Services at Nasdaq. "The Buyback concept has proven successful in identifying companies that have- through the use of share buybacks-delivered increased shareholder value and outperformance over the broader market."

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Source: Nasdaq.com


Invesco targets Europe for ETF expansion

November 9, 2014--Invesco Powershares, the exchange traded fund provider, has launched its first product in Europe in more than six years as part of a new growth strategy that will see the firm attempt to become one of the region's biggest ETF providers.

Although Powershares is the fourth-largest ETF provider globally, it has experienced limited success in Europe and currently ranks as the 17th-largest provider in the region.

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Source: FT.com


France tries to salvage 'Tobin' tax

November 8, 2014--French Finance Minister Michel Sapin urged his European colleagues on Friday to agree a long promised financial transaction tax, even if flawed or watered-down.

Sapin, who met with EU finance ministers in Brussels, said countries should "advance, even if by only a step"' on the tax as the "worst danger would be failure".

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Source: The Local


UK Official holdings of international reserves: October 2014

November 5, 2014--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.

Source: HM Treasury


Record trading levels for volatility derivatives in October

New all-time monthly volume record of around 1.5 million contracts
November 5, 2014--International derivatives market Eurex Exchange reached a number of trading records in the volatility derivatives segment in October. The existing peak-set in March 2014-was exceeded in October with a total of 1,494,829 contracts traded. The average daily volume was 64,993 contracts in October, an increase of 78 percent compared with January to September 2014.

Turnover in VSTOXX futures was a major contributor to the new record; these traded almost 1 million contracts in October (997,946 contracts), representing an increase of 87 percent compared with October 2013. VSTOXX options showed a similarly positive performance, with a monthly total of 496,883 contracts traded-also a new all-time high.

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Source: Eurex


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