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you are currently viewing:The European Supervisory Authorities publish evaluation report on the Securitisation RegulationMarch 31, 2025--The Joint Committee (JC) of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) has today published its evaluation report on the functioning of the EU Securitisation Regulation (SECR). The report puts forward recommendations to strengthen the overall effectiveness of Europe's securitisation framework through simplification, while ensuring a high level of protection for investors and safeguarding financial stability. This report identifies areas where the regulatory and supervisory framework can be enhanced, supporting the growth of robust and sound securitisation markets in Europe. Key recommendations Clarifying the scope of the Securitisation Regulation The ESAs recommend specifying that the application of SECR is triggered where at least one party to the securitisation -whether on the sell-side or buy-side -is established in the European Union. This aims to ensure legal certainty and consistent supervision. Broadening the definition of public securitisation The report proposes reviewing the definition of public securitisation to include transactions where securities are: Issued with a prospectus approved under the EU Prospectus Regulation; or Source: ESMA |
Euro area annual inflation stable at 2.2%
May 2, 2025--Overview
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 2.2% in April 2025, stable compared to March according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
Janus Henderson Investors Launches ETF on SIX Swiss Exchange
May 1, 2025--Janus Henderson Investors has become issuer of actively managed Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) on SIX Swiss Exchange.
This addition aims to provide further choice to investors.
Goldman Sachs AM launches active equity ETF range in Europe
May 1, 2025--The move forms part of the clearinghouse's drive to offer clearing across a range of asset classes and follows the recent launch of Cboe's European SFTs clearing service in March 2025.
ESMA report shows increased data use across EU and first effects of reporting burden reduction efforts
April 30, 2025--The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, published today the fifth edition of its Report on the Quality and Use of Data. The report reveals how the regulatory data collected has been used by authorities in the EU and provides insight on actions taken to ensure data quality.
ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: March 2025
April 29, 2025--Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 decreased to 3.6% in March 2025 from 3.9% in February (revised from 4.0%)
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, increased to 3.8% in March from 3.4% in February (revised from 3.5%)
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households increased to 1.7% in March from 1.5% in February
Amundi: Results for the First quarter of 2025- Record inflows at +31bn Euros
April 29, 2025--Assets under management1 at an all-time high of €2.25tn at end of March 2025, +6% year-on-year
Highest quarterly net inflows since 2021, at +€31bn in Q1
+€37bn in medium-to long-term assets excluding JVs, new quarterly record
Positive inflows in active management (+€6bn)
Euro area economic and financial developments by institutional sector: fourth quarter of 2024
April 28, 2025--Euro area net saving was broadly unchanged at €838 billion in 2024, compared with four quarter period ending on third quarter of 2024
Household debt-to-income ratio decreased to 82.1% in 2024 from 85.0% one year earlier
Non-financial corporations' debt-to-GDP ratio (consolidated measure) decreased to 67.2% in 2024 from 68.7% one year earlier
ECB may cut rates below neutral, Rehn says
April 28, 2025--Finnish governor wants 'freedom of action'
Says banks need 'sturdy' capital buffers
The European Central Bank may cut interest rates below the neutral level that keeps the economy in balance, ECB policymaker Olli Rehn said on Monday, adding that that euro zone inflation may come in lower than expected as a result of U.S. tariffs.
The critical role of ETFs in providing liquidity and facilitating price discovery amid market stress
April 28, 2025--
KEY POINTS
Net positive inflows into Core ETFs in the days following 'Liberation Day' demonstrate broad investor demand for trading solutions offering good liquidity
There was wide dispersion within the ETF industry, however, as the flight to safety saw investors allocate in favour of low-risk credit and government bond ETFs
Goldman Sachs AM launches active equity ETF range in Europe
April 28, 2025--The US giant brings its quantitative equity range to the continent's ETF market.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) is adding to its European Ucits ETF offering with the launch of a five-strong quantitative active equity range.
