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According to ETFGI: ETFs and ETPs listed in Europe received net inflows of US$5.4 billion in January 2014
February 20, 2014--ETFs and ETPs listed in Europe received net inflows of US$5.4 billion in January 2014, according to findings from ETFGI’s January 2014 Global ETF and ETP industry insights report.
The pattern for net flows in January was very different for ETFs and ETPs listed in the United States which suffered net outflows of US$15.5 billion with Equity ETFs/ETPs having the largest net outflows of US$15.9 Bn, followed by commodity ETF/ETP net outflows of US$1.2 Bn, while fixed income ETFs/ETPs gathered net inflows with US$566 Mn.
European listed ETFs and ETPs net inflows of US$5.4 billion in January were composed of Equity ETFs/ETPs gathering net inflows of US$4.0 Bn, followed by fixed income ETFs/ETPs with net inflows of US$2.1 Bn, while commodity ETFs/ETPs experienced net outflows of US$705 Mn.
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Source: ETFGI
The World's First Exchange Platform Taking Card Payments for Digital Currencies Launches
February 20, 2014--The world's first exchange platform taking card payments for digital currencies including Bitcoin launches in the UK today.
In a move promising to revolutionise how digital currency is acquired and used, BinaryFund will also dramatically change how the nation's online retailers, investors and finance professionals take payments, approach currency exchange, and debit customer accounts. It will also smooth the path to widespread digital currency adoption at economic level.
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Source: Dakota Digital
Eurozone business activity robust, slips off highs
February 20, 2014--Business activity in the 18-nation eurozone stayed robust in February but slipped off its highs, a reminder that the economic recovery remains fragile, a key survey showed on Thursday.
Markit Economics' said its Eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for February fell to 52.7 points in February from 52.9 in January.
Analysts polled by Dow Jones Newswires had expected this leading indicator to give a reading of 53 points.
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Source: EUbusiness
UK gold exports were twice ETF selling in 2013
The gap between gold ETF sales and UK exports suggests heavy sales by investors such as hedge funds and wealthy family offices.
February 20, 2014--UK GOLD EXPORTS in 2013 were nearly double the volume of exchange-traded fund liquidation, new research shows.
Compared with only 160 tonnes in 2012, exports of physical gold bullion totaled 1,739 tonnes last year according to data reported by the UK's HMRC tax authority to the European Union's Eurostat agency.
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Source: MineWeb
Former global equity head exits Amundi
February 20, 2015--Amundi's former head of global equities Paul-Georges Moucan has left the firm to pursue other opportunities, Citywire Global can reveal.
Moucan, who was also previously Citywire AA-rated, had worked for the French investment firm since 1998.
It is understood Moucan formally left the group in October of last year.
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Source: CityWire
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.
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Source: Xetra
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.
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Source: FT.com
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
Source: Borsa Italiana
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
Source: HM Treasury
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.
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Source: Xetra
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