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CME Group and FTSE Russell to Offer Leading Index Derivatives
CME launching futures on the Russell 1000, Russell 1000 Growth,and Russell 1000 Value, FTSE 100, FTSE Emerging Market, FTSE Developed Europe and FTSE China 50 indexes by the end of Q4 2015
Russell 2000 futures will be traded at CME beginning Q3 2017
August 3, 2015--CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, and FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider, announced that they have entered into a licensing agreement establishing CME Group as a global partner for futures, options on futures and OTC cleared products on FTSE Russell Indexes.
Source: FTSE.com
US and European banks present buying opportunity
August 3, 2015--US and European banks now present a buying opportunity as they are predicted to be among the biggest beneficiaries from rising interest rates and improving housing markets, according to Source research.
Source is one of the largest providers of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) in Europe.
Source research see steepening yield curves are already benefiting banks, which outperformed their respective stock markets in both regions during Q2, the latest Source Sector Selector, a quarterly update, says. European banks are also benefiting from economic recovery in the Eurozone.
Source: Source
One in Four Fund Managers Believe it's "Highly Likely" they will Face Competition from New Entrants Within the Next Five Years, Says Research From State Street
July 30, 2015--State One in four (25 percent) senior asset management executives believe it's "highly likely" they will face direct competition from a non-traditional new entrant such as a technology or non-financial services company within the next five years, according to a report from State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT).
A further 54 percent believe this threat is "somewhat likely."
The findings are from a global survey* conducted by the FT Remark commissioned by State Street among 400 senior asset management executives for a new report entitled, "Opportunities for Optimism? A New Vision for Value in Asset Management."
view the Opportunities for Optimism? A New Vision for Value in Asset Management-Executive Summary
Source: State Street Corporation
IOSCO publishes review of the timeliness and frequency of disclosure to investors
July 30, 2015--The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published its Thematic Review of the Implementation on the Timeliness and Frequency of Disclosure to Investors according to Principles 16 and 26 of the IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation.
The report sets out the findings of the Thematic Review about the timeliness and frequency of disclosure by issuers and collective investment schemes (CIS) under Principles 16 and 26 of IOSCO's Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation (IOSCO Principles).
Source: IOSCO
BlackRock Announces Appointment of Gordon M. Nixon to Board of Directors
July 30, 2015--BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) elected Gordon M. Nixon, former President, CEO, and Director of the Royal Bank of Canada ("RBC"), to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Nixon, who retired from RBC in August 2014, is scheduled to join the Board on October 6 as an independent director.
Laurence D. Fink, BlackRock Chairman and CEO, said, "With thirteen years at the helm of a leading global financial institution and one of Canada's largest public companies, Gordon brings invaluable expertise and perspective to BlackRock about the world at large and in-depth knowledge about the North American market.
Source: BlackRock, Inc.
Investors recognise advanced beta equity investing as a promising avenue
but call for caution on insufficient transparency and on the difficulties in implementing long/short strategies
July 30, 2015--In a new study produced as part of the Société Générale Prime Services (Newedge) research chair on "Advanced Modelling for Alternative Investments", EDHEC-Risk Institute attempts to give
an overall view on alternative equity beta strategies, to determine the areas of usage and to analyse the alternative equity beta practices and perceptions of investment professionals.
view the EDHEC Publication Alternative Equity Beta Investing: A Survey"
Source: EDHEC-Risk
FTSE Russell launches new ex-Coal Index Series
July 28, 2015--New indexes offer a further tool to manage carbon exposure
Complement existing FTSE All-World ex Fossil Fuels Index Series
FTSE Russell, the global index provider, today announces its new FTSE All-World ex Coal Index Series.
The suite of benchmarks will omit companies that have certain exposure to coal or general mining companies with proved and probable coal reserves. The new index series will assist market participants in managing their portfolio exposure linked to fossil fuels.
Source: FTSE
China's Record Dumping Of US Treasuries Leaves Goldman Speechless
July 27, 2015--On Friday, alongside China's announcement that it had bought over 600 tons of gold in "one month", the PBOC released another very important data point: its total foreign exchange reserves, which declined by $17.3 billion to $3,694 billion.
We then put China's change in FX reserves alongside the total Treasury holdings of China and its "anonymous" offshore Treasury dealer Euroclear (aka "Belgium") as released by TIC, and found that the dramatic relationship which we first discovered back in May, has persisted-namely virtually the entire delta in Chinese FX reserves come via China's US Treasury holdings.
Source: emergingequity.org
Fed and BoE roar ahead of rate race rivals
July 24, 2015--Central banks are starting to resemble Formula One drivers of current vintage -two of them well out in front, dominating the field, the rest trailing in their wake.
For Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, read the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Source: FT.com
World Gold Council-Market Commentary-July 2015
July 23, 2015--On Monday 20th July the gold price fell sharply, dropping 4.3% from its Friday closing price.
This note explains what happened and counters some misconceptions.
Source: World Gold Council
