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FSB welcomes new SA regulatory model

February 6, 2013--The international Financial Stability Board (FSB) has welcomed SA's planned reforms and agrees that a shift to a twin peaks model provides a good opportunity for SA to streamline responsibilities and elevate the importance of market conduct regulation.

The FSB is chaired by Mark Carney‚ Governor of the Bank of Canada and soon to be Governor of the Bank of England. Its secretariat is located in Basel‚ Switzerland‚ and hosted by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).

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Source: FIN24


JSE flat amid consolidation

February 5, 2013--The JSE lacked direction on Tuesday in the absence of fresh catalysts, while construction stocks remained under pressure amid an investigation of alleged collusion in the industry.

At 12:45‚ the All Share [JSE:J203] index was flat (0.02%) at 40 578.98 points‚ with the banking index lifting 1.22%.

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Source: FIN24


Bonds little changed after auction

February 5, 2013--The South African bond market was little changed in midday trade on Tuesday after the weekly bond auction at 11:00.

Dealers said the release of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) at 11:30‚ which showed the unemployment rate dropped to 24.9% in the fourth quarter‚ compared with the Investec forecast of a rise to 26.0%‚ from 25.5% in the third quarter.

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Source: FIN24


EM companies commit 'original sin' on debt

Rash of bonds raise fears over foreign currency borrowings
February 4, 2013--A roaring trade in emerging market bonds has triggered fears an EM debt bubble is inflating.

Never before has the developing world enjoyed such low borrowing costs, at least in US dollars. The risk is that some emerging economies – and their companies – may be borrowing too much in foreign currencies.

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Source: FIN24


JSE at all-time high, miners shine

February 4, 2013--A strong surge in gold and platinum counters once again pushed the JSE higher on Monday morning as it did on Friday, this time to a new all-time high with Lonmin [JSE:LON] continuing its upward path after gaining 12% on Thursday after reporting stronger production numbers and extending gains on Friday.

At 9:29am‚ the All Share [JSE:J203] index was up 0.44% at 40‚780.31 points‚ with the Top 40 - (Tradeable) [JSE:J200] index gaining 0.41% to 36‚366.44 points‚ with gold and platinum counters gaining 2.46% and 1.88% respectively.

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Source: FIN24


Bonds softer on weaker rand

February 4, 2013--The bond market was softer in midday trade on Monday on a weaker rand. Dealers said the release of the new consumer price index (CPI) weights at 09:00 had no effect on the bond market as it had already been priced in.

“The rand is the main factor today as the CPI weights had already been priced in‚” a local bond dealer said.

At 11:36 the benchmark R186 was trading at 7.360% from 7.280% at Friday’s close.

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Source: FIN24


Nigeria: NSE Index Rises Further By 0.12 Percent

February 1, 2013--Investors' value in the equities sector of the Nigerian Stock Exchange further firmed up yesterday as the twin indicators continued on the upbeat resulting in a further rise by 0.12 per cent.

Analysis of price movement showed that 40 stocks gained weight at the close of the day's transactions while 26 others constituted the losers' table.

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Source: AllAfrica.com


Top 40 index hits lifetime high

February 1, 2013--South Africa's index of blue chips climbed to a fresh record high on Friday, spurred by renewed interest in risky assets such as emerging market equities.

The Top 40 - (Tradeable) [JSE:J200] index at 11:18 was up 0.76% to 36 378.88 after hitting 36 385.91, its highest level ever.

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Source: FIN24


JSE lower as retailers continue slide

January 31, 2013--The JSE was lower in early morning trade with platinums providing some support, while retailers were once again under pressure after a large pullback on Wednesday due to a worse than expected Cashbuild (CSB) trading update.

The local market is awaiting the December PPI and December trade data due later today.

At 9:26 the JSE All Share [JSE:J203] index was 0.25% lower at 40 358.14 points‚ with the Top 40 - (Tradeable) [JSEJ200] index giving back 0.26% to 35 987 points. Platinums were 0.18% higher‚ while retailers gave back 1.16%.

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Source: FIN24


Bonds firmer on PPI and rand

January 31, 2013--The South African bond market was firmer in midday trade on Thursday after the December producer price index (PPI) data at 11:30 came in better than expected, while a stronger rand also helped the bond market.

SA’s producer inflation was expected to have increased to 5.5% year on year (y/y) in December from 5.2% y/y in November‚ a survey by I-Net Bridge found. The actual December number was 5.2% y/y.

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Source: FIN24


Americas


June 30, 2025 Allspring Exchange-Traded Funds Trust files with the SEC
June 30, 2025 Northern Lights Fund Trust files with the SEC-Toews Agility Shares Hedged Equal Weight ETF and Toews Agility Shares Hedged-Qs ETF
June 30, 2025 Lazard Active ETF Trust files with the SEC-Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF
June 30, 2025 WisdomTree Trust files with the SEC-WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund
June 30, 2025 J.P. Morgan Exchange-Traded Fund Trust files with the SEC-JPMorgan 100% U.S. Treasury Securities Money Market 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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