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US$742m Inflows Over The Last 4 Weeks, Investors Maintain Focus On Bitcoin - CoinShares: Fund Flows

Date 17/07/2023

• Digital asset investment products saw US$137m of inflows last week. Following a few late updates to prior weekly data, inflows for the last 4 weeks now total US$742m, representing the largest run of inflows since the final quarter of 2021.
• Bitcoin saw inflows totalling US$140m, comprising 99% of all inflows. While short bitcoin investment products saw a 12th week of outflows of US$3.2m.
• The recent price appreciation in Ethereum has not been followed with inflows, with US$2m outflows last week, remaining the asset with the most outflows year-to-date.

ETFGI Reports Assets Invested In The Global ETFs Industry Reached A Record US$10.51 Trillion At The End Of June

Date 17/07/2023

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs ecosystem, reported today that assets invested in the global ETFs industry reached a record US$10.51 trillion at the end of June.   During June the global ETFs industry gathered US$103.06 billion in net inflows, bringing year to date net inflows to US$376.19 Bn. Year-to-date assets have increased 13.5%, going from $9.26 Tn at end of 2022 to $10.51 Tn, according to ETFGI's June 2023 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)

Readout: US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting With European Commissioner For Economy Paolo Gentiloni

Date 17/07/2023

Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting. Secretary Yellen discussed the need to sustain robust economic and budgetary support for Ukraine and welcomed the European Commission’s recent multi-year Ukraine assistance proposal. In addition, Secretary Yellen raised multilateral development bank evolution and international tax.

CalPERS Benefits Education Event In Eureka

Date 17/07/2023

CalPERS is hosting a two-day CalPERS Benefits Education Event (CBEE) in Eureka in late-July to educate eligible public sector employees about the various programs, as well as retirement and health benefits, available to them as a CalPERS member.

Readout: US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting With Deputy Prime Minister And Minister Of Economy And Finance Of The Republic Of Korea Choo Kyung-ho

Date 17/07/2023

Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea Choo Kyung-ho on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting. Secretary Yellen discussed macroeconomic and financial developments, as well as economic security and supply chain issues. Secretary Yellen also welcomed improving ties between Korea and Japan and the positive implications that has for the strong trilateral relationship between the United States, Korea, and Japan.

FSB Finalises Global Regulatory Framework For Crypto-Asset Activities

Date 17/07/2023

• Final recommendations incorporate learnings from events of the past year in crypto-asset markets and feedback received during the FSB’s public consultation.
• Framework is based on the principle of ‘same activity, same risk, same regulation’ and provides a strong basis for ensuring that crypto-asset activities and so-called stablecoins are subject to consistent and comprehensive regulation, commensurate to the risks they pose.
• The FSB and standard-setting bodies will continue to coordinate in promoting globally consistent regulation by considering the need for further guidance or standards and monitoring implementation status at jurisdictional level.

Intercontinental Exchange And Black Knight Announce Agreement To Sell Black Knight’s Optimal Blue Business to Constellation Software Inc. - Divestiture Contingent On Closing Of ICE’s Acquisition Of Black Knight

Date 17/07/2023

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) and Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE: BKI) today announced that, in connection with their previously announced merger agreement for ICE’s acquisition of Black Knight, they have agreed to sell Black Knight’s Optimal Blue business to a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU).

Solactive Launches New Energy Infrastructure Enhanced Index, To Capture Growth Opportunities Within Energy Infrastructure In The United States And Canada

Date 17/07/2023

Solactive has announced the launch of Solactive Energy Infrastructure Enhanced Index, which is designed to represent the performance of companies in the energy infrastructure and renewable electricity sector. The index utilizes a modified equal-weighting methodology, which takes into account factors such as company size, quality, and growth performance. This approach ensures a balanced representation of the sector’s key players. With a regional focus on the United States and Canada, the index captures the growth potential and opportunities within the energy infrastructure market in these regions.

IOSCO Publishes A Final Report To Help Its Members Develop Sound And Well-Functioning Compliance Carbon Markets

Date 17/07/2023

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions today published a final report on Compliance Carbon Markets (CCMs), which aims to support IOSCO members seeking to establish new or to enhance their existing CCMs.

ESMA Publishes Report On Suspicious Transactions And Order Reports

Date 17/07/2023

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, is today publishing a Report on Suspicious Transactions and Order Reports (STORs). The report provides an overview of how STORs are used across different jurisdictions in the context of the detection and investigation of market abuse, and how their use has evolved over time.