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FTSE Russell Launches FTSE UK 100 ESG Select Index

Date 01/02/2019

• HSBC selects index as underlying benchmark for series of new ESG-related structured products
• New index tracks performance of the top 100 UK-listed companies with strong ESG practices
• Market-cap weighted index leverages FTSE Russell’s robust ESG Ratings and data model
• Growing global demand to incorporate ESG factors as a core part of investment and stewardship approaches
• FTSE Russell has 17 year track record in helping investors integrate sustainable investment into benchmarks

ETF Market Report: 4th Quarter 2018 - This Report Provides Detailed Figures Regarding The Performance Of The ETF Segment Of SIX

Date 01/02/2019

There were more losers than winners on the financial markets in the fourth quarter. Despite the generally difficult circumstances on the financial markets, the Swiss ETF market continued to develop dynamically, as the latest ETF Market Report[PDF] shows. For example, the number of new entries rose to 58 in the fourth quarter after 37 new products in the previous quarter.

The Spanish Exchange Traded €41.40 Bn In January

Date 01/02/2019

• Growth of 6,8% in trading volume in what is the best month since October
• Trading in IBEX 35 Futures increased 4.8%
• Fixed Income markets trading soared 240,8%

ESMA And EU Securities Regulators Agree No-Deal Brexit MoUs With UK Financial Conduct Authority

Date 01/02/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and European securities regulators have agreed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom (UK).

IOSCO: Emerging Market Regulators Consult On Recommendations Related To Sustainable Finance

Date 01/02/2019

Securities regulators from growth and emerging markets are seeking public feedback on proposed recommendations related to the development of sustainable finance in capital markets and the role of securities regulators in this area.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Agrees MoUs With ESMA And EU Regulators To Allow Cooperation And Exchange Of Information

Date 01/02/2019

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has agreed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with ESMA and EU regulators.

ACER Publishes New REMIT Quarterly

Date 01/02/2019

The 15th edition of the Agency’s REMIT Quarterly has been published on the REMIT Portal. Covering the fourth quarter of 2018, it includes the Agency’s assessment of the operation of different categories of organised market places (OMPs) and ways of trading, and briefly outlines the results of a data quality analysis of the timeliness of reporting.

ESMA Updates Its Q&AS On MiFID II And MiFIR Market Structure And Transparency Topics

Date 01/02/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today updated its Questions and Answers regarding market structures and transparency issues under the Market in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and Regulation (MiFIR).

UK Financial Conduct Authority Outlines How It Would Use The Temporary Transitional Power

Date 01/02/2019

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today set out how it would use the temporary transitional power in the event the UK leaves the EU without a withdrawal agreement. The Treasury has put forward draft legislation that would make transitional provisions if the UK leaves the EU without a withdrawal agreement. This is intended to minimise the disruption for firms and other regulated entities in this scenario.

ESMA Clarifies The Reporting And Handling Of Derivatives Data In Case Of No-Deal Brexit

Date 01/02/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today a public statement on how derivatives data reported under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), should be handled in the event of the United Kingdom (UK) leaving the European Union (EU) without a withdrawal agreement, the no-deal Brexit scenario.