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Dollar strength hits JSE resources

October 30, 2014--Share prices have consolidated as expected after the strong rebound of the last few days,

with resources stocks mostly pulling the major indices modestly lower.

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Source: FIN24


Rand steady after overnight post-Fed losses

October 30, 2014--The rand has recovered some of its poise against the dollar after retreating sharply overnight when the

US Federal Reserve surprised global markets.

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Source: FIN24


EY's attractiveness survey-Africa 2014 Executing growth

October 30, 2014--Good progress, despite the setbacks
In 2013, Africa's share of global FDI projects reached 5.7%,its highest level in a decade. The number of new FDI projects in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) increased by 4.7%,although the total number of new FDI projects declined by 3.1%,due to the political uncertainty in North Africa. However,the average size of FDI projects increased to US$70.1m in 2013,from US$60.1m in 2012.

In terms of destinations,while South Africa maintained its position as the top FDI destination,emerging hotspots for investment are Kenya,Ghana,Mozambique,Uganda,Tanzania and Zambia.

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Source: Ernst & Young


JSE advances as investors bet on dovish Fed

October 29, 2014--Stocks have ticked up as investors bought everything from banks to retailers,

betting the US Federal Reserve would announce plans to delay interest rate hikes.

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Source: FIN24


JSE indices gather strength

October 28, 2014--Most major JSE indices have been much stronger and are fast approaching important resistance levels to be breached if upwards

momentum is to be sustainable.

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Source: FIN24


Rand firmer as US data disappoints

October 28, 2014--The rand has firmed to a six-week high against the dollar as durable goods orders in the United

States came in below estimates.

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Source: FIN24


Investors spend N12.9m on ETPs

October 27, 2014--Investors spent N12.9m investing in the country's growing Exchange Traded Products market last week, data from the Nigerian Stock Exchange showed.

Specifically, 702.099 units of Exchange Traded Products were traded in 19 deals during the week, compared to the 5,407 units of ETPs valued at N316,261 which were traded the previous week in 15 deals.

A breakdown of the ETPs traded showed that 701,759 units of the VETIVA GRIFFIN 30 valued at N12.3m were traded in 11 deals, while 340 units of the NEWGOLD ETP valued at N671,764 were exchanged in eight deals.

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Source: Punch


Rand eases ahead of busy data week

October 27, 2014--The rand has weakened slightly against a stronger dollar,

ahead of a busy data week that should set its short-term course.

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Source: FIN24


JSE fails to pull off rally

October 27, 2014--Major JSE indices have made another hesitant effort to turn the negative market trend around,

but lost almost half the gains made shortly after the opening.

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Source: FIN24


Nigeria: Roles of Pension Fund in Enabling Infrastructure Investment in Nigeria

October 26, 2014--Part of the efforts toward catapulting Nigeria among the 20 world economies by the year 2020 is to ensure infrastructure investments, and one of the sure ways this could be attained is to effectively and judiciously employ pension funds.

Pension funds are monies paid to federal, state and local governments as well as private sector retirees, usually managed by constituted pension boards.

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Source: allAfrica.com


Americas


July 01, 2025 Natixis ETF Trust files with the SEC
July 01, 2025 Vanguard Malvern Funds files with the SEC-3 ETFs
July 01, 2025 Northern Lights Fund Trust files with the SEC-DF Tactical 30 ETF
July 01, 2025 BlackRock ETF Trust II files with the SEC-iShares Short Duration High Yield Muni Active ETF
July 01, 2025 Vanguard Fixed Income Securities Funds files with the SEC-Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF

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Europe ETF News


June 16, 2025 ESMA's activities in 2024 focused on strengthening the EU capital markets and putting citizens and businesses at the heart of it
June 12, 2025 Janus Henderson launches active fixed income ETF
June 12, 2025 ifo Institute Raises Growth Forecast for Germany
June 10, 2025 ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter
June 06, 2025 Active ETF fever grips selectors-is the end in sight for mutual funds?

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Asia ETF News


June 25, 2025 QFIIs Gain Access to Onshore ETF Options As A-share Market Opening Deepens
June 18, 2025 Mirae Asset Global Investments Launches MIRAE ASSET TIGER CHINA GLOBAL LEADERS TOP3 PLUS ETF, Tracking Solactive-KEDI China Global Leaders TOP3Plus Index
June 13, 2025 Post-Adjustment ChiNext Index Attracts Global Assets with Low Valuation and High Growth Potential
June 13, 2025 Unlocking Consumption to Sustain Growth in China -World Bank Economic Update
June 13, 2025 US trading firm Virtu weighs foray into China market-making business

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Global ETP News


June 14, 2025 Global Economic Prospects-Global Economy Faces Trade-Related Headwinds
June 12, 2025 Disclosing Public Debt Boosts Investor Confidence, Cuts Borrowing Costs 
June 10, 2025 Global Economy Set for Weakest Run Since 2008 Outside of Recessions
June 03, 2025 Trade Reckoning

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Middle East ETP News


June 19, 2025 GCC: Growth on the Rise, but Smart Spending Will Shape a Thriving Future
June 16, 2025 Saudi Exchange leads market losses across the GCC

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ESG and Of Interest News


June 18, 2025 Global Energy Transition Gains Ground, but Security and Capital Challenges Persist
June 17, 2025 Pacific Economic Update: Slowing Growth Highlights Need for More Inclusive Workforce
June 10, 2025 Global Carbon Pricing Mobilizes Over $100 Billion for Public Budgets
June 07, 2025 Accelerating Blue Finance: Instruments, Case Studies, and Pathways to Scale
June 03, 2025 The Longevity Dividend

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White Papers


May 30, 2025 IMF Working Paper-Interest Rate Sensitivity Scenarios to Guide Monetary Policy

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