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ETFGI Reports Assets Invested In The Global ETF/ETP Industry Extend Lead Over Hedge Fund Industry As Gap Widens To US$1.75 Trillion At The End Of Q2 2018

Date 23/10/2018

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that assets invested in ETFs and ETPs listed globally amounted to US$4.99 trillion at the end of Q2 2018, following net inflows of US$85.47 billion and market moves during the period. The Global Hedge Fund industry saw assets rise to a record US$3.24 trillion, despite net outflows of US$3.0 billion over the quarter, buoyed by positive market moves, according to ETFGI’s Q2 2018 Global ETF and ETP industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service.  (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.) 

How The Danske Bank Money-Laundering Scheme Was Uncovered By A Whistleblower - Danske Bank Whistleblower Highlighted In WSJ Danske Bank Expose´ - Whistleblower Attorney Demand Protection From Denmark And Estonia Government

Date 23/10/2018

A report in today’s Wall Street Journal  details how a British trader in Danske Bank’s Estonia office uncovered what some are calling  largest money-laundering scandal in world banking history.  The feature article describes British banker Howard Wilkinson’s five-year journey to bring an end to this large-scale corruption. 

SEC Announces $23.8 Million Settlement With The Self-Proclaimed “Frack Master”

Date 23/10/2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it has agreed to a settlement with Christopher A. Faulkner—the self-proclaimed “Frack Master”—in connection with his wide-ranging securities-fraud scheme that raised over $80 million from hundreds of investors nationwide. Faulkner has simultaneously entered into a plea agreement relating to the same misconduct under which he will serve 12 years in federal prison for securities fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion.

EBA Publishes Work Programme For 2019

Date 23/10/2018

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its detailed annual work programme for 2019, describing the specific activities and tasks of the Authority for the coming year and highlighting the key strategic areas of work from 2019 to 2021.

EGX Chairman Heads The 4th Meeting Of EGX Sustainability Committee

Date 23/10/2018

As a step forwards for EGX’s management efforts to promote for the sustainability in the market, EGX Chairman, Mohamed Farid, chaired the 4th meeting for EGX Sustainability Advisory Committee to discuss means of improving the sustainability practices and governance of listed companies.

ETFGI Reports Assets In ETFs And ETPs Listed In Latin America See Net Inflows Of US$107 Million During September

Date 23/10/2018

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that assets invested in ETFs and ETPs listed in Latin America saw net inflows of US$107 million during September 2018. Total assets invested in ETFs and ETPs listed in Latin America decreased by 6.93%, to US$8.36 billion at the end of September, down from US$8.98 billion at the end of August, according to ETFGI’s September 2018 Latin America ETF and ETP industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service.  (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)
 

European Commission Requests That Italy Presents A Revised Draft Budgetary Plan For 2019

Date 23/10/2018

The European Commission has identified in the draft budgetary plan submitted by Italy for 2019 a particularly serious non-compliance with the fiscal recommendation addressed to Italy by the Council on 13 July 2018.

CFTC Commissioner Behnam To Keynote And Participate In A Panel Discussion At ASIFMA 2018 Annual Conference: Developing Asia’s Capital Markets

Date 23/10/2018

Saving In Austria: High Yielding Investments Need Financial Education And Tax Incentives – Survey

Date 23/10/2018

• Lack of economic and financial knowledge is the biggest obstacle to equity investments
• Financially-educated Austrians invest in equities because of "higher returns", "money works for itself" and "pension provision"
• Tax incentives and better investment advisory would strengthen shareholder base in Austria

ACER Publishes The Updated Q&As On REMIT

Date 23/10/2018

The Agency published the 22nd edition of REMIT Questions and Answers, which contains the most up-to-date information concerning REMIT policy issues.