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ETFGI Reports Assets Invested In ETFs And ETPs Listed In Europe Reached A Record US$1.36 Trillion At The End Of Q1 2021

Date 29/04/2021

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs and ETPs ecosystem, reported today that ETFs and ETPs listed in Europe reported net inflows of US$17.78 billion during March, bringing year-to-date Q1 net inflows to a record US$60.44 billion surpassing the prior record of US$35.35 billion gathered in Q1 2017. Assets invested in the European ETFs and ETPs industry have increased by 2.3%, from US$1.33 trillion at the end of February, to US$1.36 trillion, according to ETFGI's March 2021 European ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report that is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)

ESG ETF Investment Flows Could Double This Year After Record Q1 - But Surge In Clean Energy ETF flows could increase ESG Investing Volatility, Bloomberg Intelligence Says

Date 29/04/2021

ESG ETF inflows in the first quarter hit a record $54 billion equivalent to 60% of total flows last year putting the sector on course to double this year, a new report published by Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) says.

Cboe Europe Derivatives Secures Support Of Key Participants For September 2021 Launch

Date 29/04/2021

• Cboe’s new Netherlands-based derivatives exchange plans to launch on Monday, 6 September 2021, subject to regulatory approvals
• Wide range of participants have committed to supporting the exchange
• Exchange will introduce a modern, vibrant pan-European derivatives market, which promotes an on-screen market structure
• Cboe-owned EuroCCP will provide clearing services for the exchange, subject to regulatory approvals

UK Financial Conduct Authority Sets Out Proposals To Strengthen Its Financial Promotion Rules For High-Risk Investments

Date 29/04/2021

Quantile Optimises Eight New Cleared Currency Pairs At LCH ForexClear

Date 29/04/2021

Quantile Technologies (Quantile), a leading provider of multilateral optimisation services, has become the first vendor to offer optimisation of cleared USD/CAD, USD/DKK, USD/MXN, USD/NOK, USD/NZD, USD/SEK, USD/SGD and USD/ZAR non-deliverable forwards (NDFs) within their initial margin (IM) optimisation runs for foreign exchange. Preliminary runs saw Quantile successfully incorporate five of the new currency pairs offered by LCH’s ForexClear, delivering increased capital and margin benefits for clients.

4most Accelerates Growth With Expansion Into Ireland As Demand For Risk Analytics Support Soars - Expansion Is Set To Bring A Multitude Of Highly Skilled Jobs To Market In 2021 And Beyond

Date 29/04/2021

As part of its continued growth strategy, leading risk analytics consultancy, 4most, has announced its expansion into Ireland, a move that will see an array of highly skilled risk analytics jobs come to the Irish market throughout this year and beyond. Propelled by a period of sustained growth in Ireland, 4most intends to strengthen its service offering in the region, while providing its growing number of Irish employees and clients with a local base to collaborate.

"Inflation & Expectations" - Opening Remarks By Mr Edward S Robinson, Deputy Managing Director (Economic Policy) & Chief Economist, Monetary Authority Of Singapore, At The Seminar On Inflation And Cost Of Living In Singapore And Asia On 29 April 2021

Date 29/04/2021

Introduction

1.      Thank you for inviting the MAS to join this virtual webinar and live discussion on “Inflation and Cost of Living”, a joint initiative of the Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics, the IMF Institute and DBS Bank. It is encouraging that academia, industry and an intergovernmental organisation have come together on an important issue of common concern.  

EBA Consults On Draft Technical Standards Specifying How To Identify The Appropriate Risk Weights And Conditions When Assessing Minimum LGD Values For Exposures Secured By Immovable Property

Date 29/04/2021

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today a consultation paper on a draft Regulatory Technical Standards specifying the types of factors to be considered for the assessment of appropriateness of risk weights and the conditions to be taken into account for the assessment of appropriateness of minimum loss given default (LGD) values for exposures secured by immovable property. The consultation runs until 29 July 2021.

DGCX Signs MoU With Global Islamic Financial Services Firm To Promote Shari’ah Contracts

Date 29/04/2021

• Global Islamic Financial Services Firm (GIFS) to collaborate with DGCX to develop Islamic future contracts and products
• MoU will promote DGCX’s Shariah gold contract and expand the provision of innovative, market-leading services and products in adherence to Islamic finance principles

The European Banking Authority Launches Public Consultation To Enhance Proportionality In Liquidity Reporting

Date 29/04/2021

The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a public consultation on its draft Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on supervisory reporting with respect to Additional Liquidity Monitoring Metrics (ALMM). Following the mandate laid down in the revised Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR2), the EBA is proposing to introduce some proportionality considerations in ALMM reporting for small and non-complex institutions. Additional amendments to the templates are introduced with the aim of streamlining reporting requirements, filling in data gaps and further clarifying the reporting instructions.