Europe ETP News Older Than 1 year-If your looking for specific news, using the search function will narrow down the results
New db x-trackers equity index ETF launched on Xetra
ETF tracks companies with above-average dividends
February 19, 2014--A new db x-trackers from the ETF section of Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management has been tradable in the XTF segment on Xetra since Wednesday.
ETF name: db x-trackers MSCI North America High Dividend Yield Index UCITs ETF
Asset class: equity index ETF
ISIN: IE00BH361H73
Total expense ratio: 0.39 percent
Distribution policy: non-distributing
Benchmark: MSCI North America High Dividend Yield
The db x-trackers MSCI North America High Dividend Yield Index UCITs ETF (DR) allows investors to participate for the first time in the performance of Canadian and US companies that distribute above-average dividends. The benchmark on which the ETF is based comprises various companies from the large and mid-cap sector whose free float market capitalisation accounts for around 85% of the relevant market. It only includes stocks with a dividend yield that is at least 30% above the base index. The weighting of the securities in the index is reviewed and adjusted quarterly.
Deutsche rolls out range of low-TER non-synthetic ETFs
February 19, 2014--Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management has launched a range of physically replicated exchange-traded funds to serve the needs of investors seeking exposure to some of the world’s main indices.
The ETFs, which are charged at an all-in annual fee of 0.09 per cent, will be linked to the Dax, FTSE 100, EuroStoxx 50 and the MSCI USA.
Borsa Italiana-ETFstat January 2014
February 19, 2014-- New Listing
In January 11 new ETFs and 18 new ETNs were listed on ETFplus market
At the end of January 2014 there were listed 864 instruments (669 ETFs and 195 ETCs/ETNs)
New Listing
In January 11 new ETFs and 18 new ETNs were listed on ETFplus market
At the end of January 2014 there were listed 864 instruments (669 ETFs and 195 ETCs/ETNs)
Trading
Borsa Italiana in January 2014 has confirmed its leadership in Europe* for number of trades on eletronic platform in ETFs, the ranking has been lead since 2005
Also in January Borsa Italiana was the second European Exchange* for on book turnover with a market share of 17.29%, up by 19.45% compared to December 2013
AUM
At the end of January 2014, the Asset Under Management (AUM) deposited in Italy set a new historical record reaching 26.756 bn of Euros (24.817 bn of Euros for ETFs and 1.939 for ETCs) with a grow of 23.14% compared to January 2013
Inflows During January 2014, the ETFs listed on ETFplus market set a total net inflow of 262 m of Euros.
view the Borsa Italiana Market Stats-January 2014
HM Treasury-Forecasts for the UK economy: February 2014
February 19, 2014--Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts. This edition contains forecasts to 2018.
view the Forecasts for the UK economy: a comparison of independent forecasts
New SPDR bond index ETF launched on Xetra
ETF tracks corporate bonds denominated in pounds sterling
February 18, 2014--A new exchange-listed bond index fund issued by SPDR (State Street Global Advisors) has been tradable in the XTF segment on Xetra since Tuesday.
ETF name: SPDR Barclays 0-5 Year Sterling Corporate Bond UCITS ETF
Asset class: bond index ETF
ISIN: IE00BCBJF711
Total expense ratio: 0.20 percent
Distribution policy: distributing
Benchmark: Barclays 0-5 Year Sterling Corporate Bond Index
The new SPDR bond index ETF enables investors to participate in the performance of fixed-income corporate bonds denominated in British pounds.
DB-Synthetic Equity & Index Strategy-Europe-ETF Research-European Weekly ETF Market Review
February 18, 2014--The most recent issue of the European Weekly ETF Market Review is now available.
view report
ESMA issues Q&A on application of AIFMD
January 17, 2014--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published today Question and Answers (Q&As) on the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD). The purpose of this document is to promote common supervisory approaches and practices in the application of the AIFMD and its implementing measures.
It does this by providing responses to questions posed by the general public and competent authorities in relation to the practical application of the AIFMD.
The content of this document is aimed at competent authorities under AIFMD to ensure that in their supervisory activities their actions are converging along the lines of the responses adopted by ESMA. However, the answers are also intended to help AIFMs by providing clarity as to the content of the AIFMD rules, rather than creating an extra layer of requirements.
view the ESMA Q&A Application of the AIFMD
Lyxor Appoints Lionel Paquin as CEO
February 17, 2014--Lyxor Asset Management has announced the appointment of Lionel Paquin as CEO. He replaces in this position Inès de Dinechin who will leave the Group.
He joins as well the Management Committee of the Global Banking & Investor Solutions division.
Amundi and ERI Scientific Beta announce strategic partnership
February 17, 2014--Amundi, a leading European asset manager and provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and ERI Scientific Beta, a smart beta index provider and affiliate of the EDHEC-Risk Institute, have announced a strategic partnership that will combine ERI Scientific Beta's expertise in the design of smart beta indices and Amundi's know-how in index replication and ETF construction.
The partnership will involve the construction of smart beta passive investment solutions and their promotion to a broad institutional client base.
Lyxor dismisses ETF sale speculation as CEO exits
February 14, 2014--Lyxor Asset Management has appointed Lionel Paquin as chief executive after another high profile exit revived rumours its exchange traded fund (ETF) business is up for sale.
Paquin replaces Ines de Dinechin, who leaves is leaving the Societe Generale-owned group, which controls some €75 billion (£61.7 billion) in assets under management.
