World Gold Council-Gold in a multicurrency reserve system
October 20, 2015--For many decades, the US dollar has been the main reserve currency worldwide and it still accounts for more than 50% of international reserves.
However, its share has been gradually declining, while that of other currencies, like the Chinese RMB, has grown, signalling the potential emergence of a multicurrency reserve system.
The Gold in a multicurrency reserve system report examines recent developments in the global macroeconomic landscape and their implications for the international monetary system.
view the Gold in a multicurrency reserve system report
Source: World Gold Council
EY Global ETF Survey 2015-ETFs: a positive force for disruption
October 20, 2015--Our latest global survey of the ETF industry was conducted against a far less stable backdrop than in previous years. So it was striking to find that interviewees remain extremely confident about their prospects for growth.
A weighted average of global responses suggests that respondents expect their businesses to grow by around 18% every year for the next three to five years.
The industry's increasing size is not without its drawbacks. Chief among these is an ever'growing level of external attention.
view the EY Global ETF Survey 2015-ETFs: a positive force for disruption
Source: EY (Ernst & Young Global Limited)
Infographic-Visualizing the Emerging Markets of the Future
October 20, 2015--China's rapid pace of growth is slowing, and no one knows if India can become the next China. So who will lead global economic growth?
Source: visualcapitalist.com
Infographic-The Internet of Things and Our Mobile Future
October 20, 2015--By the time you finish reading this infographic, there will be 3,810 new devices connected to the internet of things.
Source: visualcapitalist.com
Supporting information for implementation of the countercyclical capital buffer published by the Basel Committee
October 19, 2015--To promote consistent implementation of the Basel III countercyclical capital buffer
the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has issued frequently asked questions and other supporting information.
view the Frequently asked questions on the Basel III Countercyclical Capital Buffer
Source: BIS
Infographic-China vs. United States: A Tale of Two Economies
October 19, 2015--Today's infographic looks at the economic differences between China and the United States: total reserves, GDP per capita, demographics, and much more.
Source: visualcapitalist.com
Infographic-Gold: Off to the Races, or Just Another False Start?
October 16, 2015--This week, gold made a technical breakthrough past its 200--day moving average. We look at past occurrences of this event, and the
potential consequences. view infographic
Source: visualcapitalist.com
The Startup Universe Explained in 27 Facts
October 14, 2015--Today's infographic provides context on the startup universe.
Find out, which tech companies are making a splash,, as well as many other striking facts.
Source: visualcapitalist.com
BNY Mellon Q3 2015 ETF Newsletter
October 13, 2015--Global Market Commentary
Globally, as of August 31, 2015 there were 4,264 ETFs across 8,100 listings and total assets of $2.727 trillion.
There are a total 235 providers on 61 exchanges.
Global net inflows into ETFs YTD 2015 reached $213.44 billion. iShares, Vanguard and Deutsche Bank led global inflows (as well as US inflows), while SPDR ETFs, Harvest Asset Management, and Huatai GB led global outflows.
There have been 459 new ETFs launched globally YTD 2015 from 106 providers, while 157 ETFs closed.
Source: ETFGI, August 2015
U.S. Market Commentary
The United States has 1,500 ETFs with assets of $1.95 trillion as of the end of August 2015. There are 70 ETF providers on 3 exchanges. The US represents 71.6 percent of global ETF assets. As of the end of August, the YTD net new inflows into ETFs was $122.56 billion, which represents 57 percent of global inflows.
Source: BNY Mellon
Regulatory cost stifles fund boutiques
October 11, 2015--Regulators are pursuing a reform agenda that is damaging the fund management industry, particularly boutique asset managers, by raising costs and stifling innovation, according to a think-tank.
Source: FT.com