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NASDAQ OMX Commodities Launches German Power Initiative
Significant Market Interest Evident From New Liquidity Providers, Brokers And Market Makers
May 22, 2013--The German Power Initiative, aimed at making the German power market more transparent, liquid and cost effective, continues to receive strong market support.
To date, 10 liquidity providers, 3 brokers and 1 market maker have signed on, since NASDAQ OMX Commodities invited members to participate in March. The German Power initiative is part of NASDAQ OMX’s overall commodities strategy to leverage its best in class technology platform and expand its presence in the three largest power markets in Europe.
With the increased focus on transparency by new regulations, exchange trading and clearing represents a great opportunity for NASDAQ OMX Commodities in Europe.
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Source: NASDAQ OMX
DB-Synthetic Equity & Index Strategy-ETF Research-European Weekly ETF Market Review
May 22, 2013--The most recent issue of the European Weekly ETF Market Review is now available. The report includes key statistics on the European ETF market as well as global ETF market highlights.
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Source: Source: Deutsche Bank - Synthetic Equity & Index Strategy - Europe
STOXX introduces equal weight version for China A 50 Index
May 22, 2013--STOXX Limited, the market-moving provider of innovative, tradable and global index concepts, today introduced the STOXX China A 50 Equal Weight Index, which represents the components of the recently launched STOXX China A 50 Index irrespective of their market capitalization by weighing them equally.
The new index is designed to underlie financial products such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or structured products.
“STOXX is not only committed to develop innovative index concepts, but also to apply new strategies to existing indices to offer market participants a broad set of superior benchmarks,” said Hartmut Graf, chief executive officer, STOXX Limited. “In the new STOXX China A 50 Equal Weight Index, the smallest companies are given the same weight as the largest companies, thus no small group of components dominates the index. This leads to a maximum diversification of China’s largest 50 A-shares.”
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Source: STOXX
IMF Survey-U.K. Should Restore Growth, Rebalance Economy
May 22, 2013--Some signs of an uptick in growth, but still far from strong, sustainable recovery
Financial policies should ensure monetary easing reaches broader economy
Fiscal, structural policies to boost expectations of incomes and investment returns
The United Kingdom could boost growth by bringing forward measures already included in its fiscal plan, such as spending on infrastructure and job skills, the International Monetary Fund said as it wrapped up its annual check of Europe's third largest economy.
Despite recent improvements in some indicators of economic growth, the economy is still a long way from a strong and sustainable recovery. The economy also needs to rebalance, the IMF said, and make the transition to a high-investment and more export-oriented economy.
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Source: IMF
IMF-United Kingdom-2013 Article IV Consultation Concluding Statement of the Mission
May 22, 2013--Activity appears to be improving, but a slow recovery remains likely
1. Recent data suggest some improvement in economic and financial conditions. Purchasing indicators, demand for vehicles, and consumer and business sentiment surveys indicate an uptick in activity. Moreover, the drag from construction and trade might prove to be less than last year.
And private sector employment growth has been notably strong. Coming after disappointing growth in 2012, such promising news is encouraging.
2. The UK is, however, still a long way from a strong and sustainable recovery. Notwithstanding the recent uptick in activity, per capita income remains 6 percent below its pre-crisis peak, making this the weakest recovery in recent history. Of particular concern is that capital investment (as a share of GDP) is at a postwar low, and that youth unemployment is high.
3. The prospect remains for weak growth. Given ongoing domestic deleveraging pressures and weak external demand, activity is expected to pick up only gradually. Similar to the view of the Office for Budget Responsibility, the most likely scenario is a prolonged period in which output is below potential.
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Source: IMF
Once-Sturdy Swiss Franc Continues to Slide
Currency Hits a Two-Year Low Versus the Euro as Switzerland's Leaders Guard Economy and Franc's Haven Allure Fades
May 22, 2013--The Swiss franc sank to a two-year low against the euro Wednesday, as the country's central bank signaled it was willing to go on the offensive to protect its economy.
The move in the Swiss franc highlights how the combination of increased vigilance on the part of central banks and the waning investor appeal of some safe-haven assets has transformed those currencies into poor performers.
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Source: FT.com
Vanguard boosts ETF range with low-cost product suite
Vanguard Asset Management has launched four exchange traded funds (ETFs) providing low-cost exposure to global equity markets.
May 22, 2013-- Vanguard Asset Management has launched four exchange traded funds (ETFs) providing low-cost exposure to global equity markets.
The new products, which add to the firm’s inaugural range of five Irish-domiciled ETFs launched last year, have total expense ratios ranging from 0.15% to 0.29%.
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Source: CityWire
New ETFs on NYSE Euronext
May 22, 2013--NYSE Euronext is pleased to announce that Lyxor has listed two new ETFs on NYSE Euronext Paris on
May 22, 2013:
ETF Symbol: ULVO
Listing date: 22/05/2013
ETF Trading name:LYX Unlev VIX EUR
Underlying index: S&P VIX Futures Enhanced Roll
TER: 0.40%
ETF Symbol:ULVX
Listing date: 22/05/2013
ETF Trading name:LYX Unlev VIX USD
Underlying index:S&P VIX Futures Enhanced Roll
TER: 0.40%
Source: NYSE Euronext
NYSE Euronext announces new ETF on European markets
May 21, 2013--NYSE Euronext is pleased to announce that iShares has listed one new ETF on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam on
21 May, 2013:
ETF Symbol: IRCP
Listing date:21/05/2013
ETF Trading name: iShares Barclays Euro Corporate Bond Interest Rate Hedged
Underlying index: Barclays EUR Corporate Interest Rate Hedged Index
TER:0.25%
NYSE Euronext now has 660 listings of 576 ETFs listed on its European markets.
Source: NYSE Euronext
EMIR standards could push European firms to U.S, experts warn
May 21, 2013--Central-counterparty standards under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation could create regulatory arbitrage and prompt some European commodity traders to move their business to the U.S., market participants say.
"This is not an arcane discussion -- this is about actual access to markets," said Mike Davis of ICE Futures Europe. "There are serious differences when you compare margining requirements, with the U.S. on a one-day scenario, while Europe is stuck on two."
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Source: SmartBrief
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