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New HSBC ETFs on Xetra: companies in line with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement
August 10, 2021--Three new exchange-traded funds issued by HSBC Global Asset Management have been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Tuesday.
The HSBC MSCI USA Climate Paris Aligned UCITS ETF, HSBC MSCI Europe Climate Paris Aligned UCITS ETF and HSBC MSCI World Climate Paris Aligned UCITS ETF enable investors to participate in the performance of large and medium-sized companies that contribute to the decarbonisation of the economy.
The selection includes stocks from the USA, industrialised countries in Europe or worldwide.
The goal is to limit global warming to no more than 1.5℃C. To achieve this, companies should reduce their carbon emissions by 10 per cent annually and physical risks from extreme weather conditions by at least 50 per cent. Companies that benefit from measures to combat climate change and for which new business opportunities arise as a result are overweighted.
Excluded from the index are companies that are not in line with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact, are involved in serious ESG-related controversies or are active in the areas of thermal coal, nuclear energy, weapons, gambling, tobacco and genetically modified organisms.
ESG ETFs capture 50% of European flows in historic 2021
August 10, 2021--Data from Trackinsight, the global ETF analysis platform, reveals that the European ETF market has turned green in 2021 with 50% of the total flows year-to-date (as of 31st July) going to ESG funds.
2021 has been a record-setting year for the European ETF market with $130 Billion of flows and 96 ETF launches. Of this, $65.6 Billion of flows have been directed towards ESG funds.
Europe is the leading region for ESG ETF adoption, with 13% of total assets following an ESG strategy or theme. In contrast, North American-listed ESG ETFs represent only 2% of regional ETF assets and received only 6% of the total flows in the region so far this year.
BlackRock changes A-shares fund to China impact strategy
August 9, 2021--Asset manager puts emphasis on ESG efforts in emerging market powerhouse rather than domestic champions.
BlackRock has opted to transform Citywire + rated Matt Colvin's China A-shares fund into a strategy more keenly focused on ESG opportunities in the country, Citywire Selector has learned.
According to a shareholder note from the start of August, the BGF China A-Share fund will be rebranded as the BGF China Impact fund, which coincides with a change in investment approach.
In the shareholder note, BlackRock said the fund would continue to focus on stocks listed in China, but with a renewed focus on those seeking to address China's social and environmental challenges.
New UBS ETFs on Xetra: promoting a climate-friendly economy
August 9, 2021--Two new exchange-traded funds issued by UBS Global Asset Management have been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Monday.
With the UBS ETF (IE) MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned UCITS ETF (USD) A-acc and the UBS ETF (IE) MSCI Emerging Markets Climate Paris Aligned UCITS ETF (USD) A-acc, investors have access to two ETFs that minimise the exposure to risks of extreme weather phenomena by 50 per cent and promote a low-carbon economy.
The stocks in the index contribute to achieving the goals of the Paris climate agreement, namely limiting global warming to a maximum of 1.5 degrees Celsius and reducing CO2 emissions by 10 per cent annually.
Investors can choose between a global investment in large and medium-sized companies from developed and emerging markets or a targeted investment in companies from emerging markets only.
The market is overlooking the change in Europe's investment banks
August 6, 2021--Resilience through the pandemic shows how much has changed for sector
At the same time, banks have moved more towards less capital-intensive activity, earning fees from the transactions of clients and managing risk.
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LSE Group: Refinitiv deal has brought plenty of data-except proof of concept
August 6, 2021--London Stock Exchange needs to show that takeover can drive faster top-line growth.
Meeting cost targets alone will not reflate LSE's valuation multiple.
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ESMA publishes its report on the use of FinTech by CSDs
August 6, 2021--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's securities markets regulator, has today published its Report on the use of FinTech by Central Securities Depositories (CSDs).
ESMA has gathered the views of NCAs and relevant market participants on their experience with and planned future use of FinTech and Distributed-ledger Technology (DLT), as well as on whether the current regulatory framework represents a barrier for them to implement projects involving DLT.
BlackRock launches Article 8 global semiconductor ETF
August 5. 2021--The asset manager has introduced a new passive strategy that will invest in over 200 companies.
BlackRock has launched the iShares MSCI Global Semiconductors Ucits ETF (SEMI), which is designed to align with Article 8 ambitions.
The Dublin-domiciled new passive strategy is listed on the Euronext (USD) & Xetra (EUR) exchanges. It has a total expense ratio of 0.35% and is categorised as Article 8 under SFDR. It will invest in over 200 companies across more than 15 different countries.
French fund manager to launch first EU-regulated bitcoin tracker
August 5, 2021--Melanion Capital seeks to tap into booming crypto interest with new Ucits vehicle
The fund tracks baskets of up to 30 shares in sectors such as cryptocurrency mining and blockchain technology. This correlates up to 90% with Bitcoin prices, says Melanion.
The announcement highlights how fund companies are becoming more creative in the face of often skeptical or slow-moving financial regulators in the rapidly evolving world of digital assets.
Research: UK official holdings of international reserves: July 2021
August 4, 2021--This release details movements in the international reserves of gold and assets held by the UK government.
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