As a researcher with a background in financial markets and experience following the developments of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and cryptocurrencies, I find the recent departures of Michael Stanley and Hetal Patel from the London Stock Exchange’s (LSE) ETF team intriguing. The timing of their exits, just before the LSE lists its first crypto-linked products, raises questions about potential implications for the crypto ETNs’ launch and the overall crypto ETP market in the UK.
Approximately half of the London Stock Exchange’s ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) team is said to have departed as preparations are underway for the marketplace to debut its first crypto ETPs (Exchange-Traded Products).
According to Bloomberg’s report, two members of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) team responsible for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recently left their positions as the exchange prepares to introduce its first crypto-linked products.
The report indicates that Michael Stanley, the leader of exchange-traded products, and Hetal Patel, in charge of business development, have both departed from the company; however, the precise moments of their departures are yet to be disclosed.
As the London School of Economics (LSE) prepares to introduce its inaugural crypto-linked financial products, some executives from potential issuers of crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) have voiced apprehensions to Bloomberg about the potential consequences of recent departures at the LSE. These concerns revolve around obtaining valuable feedback from the LSE on technical aspects pertaining to their applications.
As a crypto investor, I’m excited to share that the London Stock Exchange (LSE) is introducing a new range of exchange-traded notes (ETNs) connected to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) starting May 28. Notably, issuers such as WisdomTree, 21Shares, and Invesco have secured the necessary approvals for these products.
Europe has been able to trade crypto Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs) for some time. however, due to past UK regulations that restricted retail investment in crypto derivatives, these products hadn’t been listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). But in March, there was a change when the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revised its policies, creating an opportunity for the listing of crypto Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) on the LSE.
In the US and Hong Kong, Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have secured regulatory approval. However, it remains uncertain how great the interest or demand for these financial instruments will be in the UK.
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2024-05-24 14:21