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Bitcoin becomes best-performing currency 2016
January 2, 2017-The virtual currency has continued its breathtaking rise surging past $1,000, after already winning the crown of the best-performing currency in 2016 by more than doubling its value in the course of the year.
Bitcoin was trading at a value of $1,024 in afternoon European trading on Monday, after breaking the $1,000 mark for the second time in its eight-year history on Sunday.
Source: dw.com
BNY Mellon-Financial Markets in 2017
December 30, 2016--U.S. dollar strength. Chinese financial policy. European political uncertainty: Simon Derrick reviews key factors impacting markets.
The impact of event risk in the 2016 financial markets looks likely to continue, with the incoming Trump administration, upcoming European elections, a strong US dollar and a decline in China's FX reserves. Simon Derrick, BNY Mellon's Chief Currency Strategist, examines some issues to watch in 2017.
Source: BNY Mellon
ETFGI reports assets invested in Smart Beta equity ETFs/ETPs listed globally reached a new record high of 497 billion US dollars at the end of November 2016
December 30, 2016--ETFGI, the leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, today reported assets invested in smart beta equity ETFs/ETPs listed in globally reached a new record high US$497 billion at the end of November 2016, according to data from ETFGI's November 2016 global smart beta equity ETF and ETP industry insights report.
Record levels of assets were also reached at the end of November for equity smart beta ETFs/ETPs listed in the United States at US$444.96 Bn and in Canada with US$11.00 Bn.
Source: ETFGI
ETFGI reports assets invested in active ETFs/ETPs listed globally reached a new record high of 42 billion US dollars at the end of November 2016
December 30, 2016--ETFGI, the leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, today reported assets invested in active ETFs/ETPs listed globally reached a new record high US$42 billion at the end of November 2016, according to data from ETFGI's November 2016 global active ETF and ETP industry insights report.
Record levels of assets were also reached at the end of November for active ETFs/ETPs listed in the United States at US$28.68 Bn, Canada with US$5.58 Bn, and in Asia Pacific ex-Japan with US$1.92 Bn.
Source: ETFGI
US mutual fund launches hit by changing landscape
December 29, 2016--Industry shrinks in 2016 as investors begin to shift into exchange traded funds.
Source: FT.com
Infographic-Most Traded Currencies in 2016
December 28, 2016--Have you ever wondered which currencies receive the most trading action? The data for the following chart comes from a survey done every three years by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS).
Source: visualcapitalist.com
IOSCO monitors growing use of automated advice tools to protect investors
December 21, 2016--On-line technology tools are having an important impact on the investment advice value chain, including services such as asset allocation, portfolio selection and trade execution, according to a report issued today by the Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).
The Update to the Report on the IOSCO Automated Advice Tools Survey indicates that the market for automated investment advice has developed rapidly since IOSCO published in 2014 a survey report on the use of these tools by intermediaries and retail investors.
view the Update to the Report on the IOSCO Automated Advice Tools Survey- Final Report
Source: IOSCO
IOSCO consults on order routing incentives in ongoing effort to protect investors
December 21, 2016-The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published today the Report on Order Routing Incentives for public consultation.
The report provides an overview of the practices used by market regulators regarding incentives for order routing that may influence how intermediaries treat their clients.
Source: IOSCO
The hopes and fears around bond ETFs
December 21, 2016--Advocates say they add liquidity while sceptics point to potential for compounding volatility.
You only need to look back to the tumultuous November in markets to see the growing significance of exchange traded funds that track bonds.
Source: FT.com
IOSCO identifies the risks to retail investors of OTC leveraged products
December 21, 2016--The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) issued today a report that identifies various risks related to the marketing and sale of complex OTC leveraged products to retail investors, and describes how some regulators are responding to the challenges these products present.
The Report on the IOSCO Survey on Retail OTC Leveraged Products analyses offers of rolling-spot forex contracts, contracts for differences and binary options to retail investors. The fact-finding report is based on a survey of 21 IOSCO members regarding their experiences with leveraged OTC products, the firms that sell them, and current regulatory and supervision frameworks.
view the Report on the IOSCO Survey on Retail OTC Leveraged Products-final report
Source: IOSCO
