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ETFGI Reports That Assets Invested In The ETFs Industry Globally Reached A New Record Of US$16.99 Trillion At The End Of June

Date 18/07/2025

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reported today that assets invested in the ETFs industry globally reached a new record of US$16.99 trillion at the end of June. During June, the ETFs industry globally gathered net inflows of US$158.78 billion, bringing year-to-date net inflows to a record US$897.65 billion, according to ETFGI's June 2025 Global ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted)

ETFGI Reports The Global ETFs Industry Had A Record 1308 New Products Launched In The First Half Of 2025

Date 18/07/2025

ETFGI, a respected independent research and consultancy firm, has announced a significant milestone for the global Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) industry. As of the end of June 2025, a total of 1,308 new ETF products have been launched globally. After accounting for 266 closures, this results in a net increase of 1,042 ETFs, surpassing the previous record of 878 new listings by this time in 2024.

ACER Reports On Gas Developments And On Energy Retail Markets - LNG Surge And Storage Recovery Improve Europe’s Short-Term Gas Outlook

Date 18/07/2025

Published today, ACER’s latest report on key developments in European gas wholesale markets (Q2 2025) examines key trends in prices, supply and storage during the early months of the gas summer season. The analysis supports policy discussions on enhancing secure and competitively priced gas in Europe.

Euroclear Reports Robust H1 2025 Results

Date 18/07/2025

Results for the first half year ended 30 June 2025

Financial highlights

Solid business performance and improved operating margin despite challenging geopolitical and macroeconomic environment

• Underlying1 business income for H1 2025 reached €932 million, an 8% increase compared to H1 2024. Higher safekeeping revenues, supported by an increase in group depot and in settlement and communication income, reflect a robust equity market recovery and strong issuance activity.
• Following the acquisition of a 49% stake in Inversis, Inversis' results are consolidated as from March 1st, contributing for €4.7 million to Euroclear's share of results in H1 2025.
• In line with expectations, underlying interest and banking income continues to decrease (-6%) to €551 million, mainly impacted by lower interest rates. This was partly offset by an increase in average deposits.
• Operating costs increased by 3% to €682 million when adjusted for non-recurring items2. Cost mitigation measures initiated last year continue to progress and partially compensate the inflation and higher compensation spend. 
• As result of the positive operating leverage, business income operating margin improved to 27.2% (approx. +4% percentage points), reflecting continued growth in core activities and effective cost control.
• Resulting adjusted net profit remains stable year-on-year at €598 million. Adjusted Earnings Per Share is €1903.
• Q2 2025 business income remained consistent with the very strong performance in Q1, which was marked by volatility due to US announcements and geopolitical uncertainties. Volatility slightly decreased in the second quarter while issuances remained strong. As a result of the ongoing cost control measures, Q2 expenses remained in line with previous quarter.
• Euroclear Group's capital position remains very strong, comfortably above regulatory requirements with a Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of around 61%4.

UK Financial Conduct Authority: Protections To Help Buy Now Pay Later Borrowers Navigate Their Financial Lives

Date 18/07/2025

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) borrowers will benefit from key protections in place for other types of lending, under proposals put forward by the FCA.

CFFEX: Notice On Listing Of New Equity Index Futures And Options Contracts

Date 18/07/2025

• The IF2603 CSI 300 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on July 21, 2025 at the listing benchmark price of 3999.2.
• The IC2603 CSI 500 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on July 21, 2025 at the listing benchmark price of 5866.2.
• The IM2603 CSI 1000 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on July 21, 2025 at the listing benchmark price of 6220.8.
• The IH2603 SSE 50 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on July 21, 2025 at the listing benchmark price of 2764.4.
• The IO2510 series CSI 300 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on July 21, 2025.
• The MO2510 series CSI 1000 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on July 21, 2025.
• The HO2510 series SSE 50 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on July 21, 2025.

Shanghai Stock Exchange Continues To Promote STAR Market "1+6" Reform Policies Across The Yangtze River Delta

Date 18/07/2025

To ensure comprehensive promotion of the STAR Market "1+6" reform policies across the Yangtze River Delta region, and to facilitate the effective and targeted implementation of these reforms, Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has launched a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing the capital market's capacity to serve technological innovation and high-quality economic development in the region. Following the release of the "1+6" policy package for the STAR Market, the SSE took swift action by organizing a series of policy briefing sessions in key cities across the Yangtze River Delta, including Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Hefei. These events were co-hosted with local government departments and regional offices of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC). More than 800 participants attended the events, including representatives from over 400 technology companies, local financial, technology, and industry authorities, key industrial parks, and various market institutions. In addition, the SSE held roundtable discussions with technology companies in several cities across the region. These in-person exchanges enabled direct dialogue that allows the SSE to gather valuable feedback on the implementation of the "1+6" reform measures and address company concerns in a timely manner.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Welcomes Re-Appointment Of Executive Directors

Date 18/07/2025

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today welcomed the re-appointment by the Financial Secretary of Ms Christina Choi, Mr Rico Leung and Mr Michael Duignan as Executive Directors for a term of three years.

CFFEX: Notice On Delivery Of Equity Index Futures And Options Contracts

Date 18/07/2025

The following equity index futures and options contracts are delivered on July 18, 2025 at their respective final settlement prices:

• IF2507 CSI 300 index futures contracts and the IO2507 series CSI 300 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 4050.54;
• IC2507 CSI 500 index futures contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 6086.46;
• IM2507 CSI 1000 index futures contracts and the MO2507 series CSI 1000 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 6534.62;
• IH2507 SSE 50 index futures contracts and the HO2507 series SSE 50 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 2758.54.

Treasury International Capital Data For May

Date 17/07/2025

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for May 2025.  The next release, which will report on data for June 2025, is scheduled for August 15, 2025.