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Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

May 25, 2011--Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Thursday, May 26, 2011:
Rare Element Resources Ltd. (TSXVN:RES) will be removed from the index.

The company will graduate to trade on TSX under the same ticker symbol. Rare Element will remain a constituent of the S&P/TSX Venture 30 Index until the next index rebalancing at the end of July, 2011.

Company additions to and deletions from an S&P equity index do not in any way reflect an opinion on the investment merits of the company.

Source: Standard & Poor


Global X Funds Launches First Canada Preferred ETF (CNPF)

May 25, 2011--Global X Funds, the New York based provider of exchange traded funds, today launched the Global X Canada Preferred ETF (Ticker: CNPF). This is the first ETF to target Canadian companies that issue preferred stock.

For investors seeking income, preferred shares are an asset class worth considering due to their unique combination of bond and equity characteristics. Like bonds, preferred shares generally pay stable dividends with more frequent distributions than common shares. Like equity, preferred shares trade on an exchange and have the potential to appreciate in value, offering additional income growth potential for investors. Moreover, preferred shareholders have priority over common shareholders with regard to claims on company earnings and assets, which provide some downside protection.

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Source: Global X


SEC Adopts Rules to Establish Whistleblower Program

May 25, 2011--The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted rules to create a whistleblower program that rewards individuals who provide the agency with high-quality tips that lead to successful enforcement actions.

The new SEC whistleblower program, implemented under Section 922 of the Dodd-Frank Act, is primarily intended to reward individuals who act early to expose violations and who provide significant evidence that helps the SEC bring successful cases.

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view the Implementation of the Whistleblower Provisions of Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Source: SEC.gov


SEC Proposes Rule to Disqualify Felons and Bad Actors From Securities Offerings

May 25, 2011--The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed a rule to deny certain securities offerings from qualifying for exemption from registration if they involve certain “felons and other bad actors.”

The proposed rule would implement a provision of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

Regulation D provides three exemptions that a company can use to avoid registration under the securities laws, the most widely used of which is Rule 506. If an offering qualifies for the Rule 506 exemption, an issuer can raise unlimited capital from an unlimited number of accredited investors and up to 35 non-accredited investors.

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view the proposed rule-Disqualification of Felons and Other “Bad Actors” from Rule 506 Offerings

Source: SEC.gov


Direxion Launches Four New Leveraged ETFs

New Funds Offer Leveraged Long and Short Exposure to the Agribusiness Sector and to Russia
May 25, 2011--Direxion, a pioneer in providing alternative investment strategies to sophisticated investors, is pleased to announce the launch of four new Direxion Shares ETFs to its existing lineup of multi-directional, leveraged funds.

The new ETFs are leveraged Bull and Bear funds that seek 300% of the daily performance, or 300% of the inverse of the daily performance (before fees and expenses), of the DAXglobal® Russia+ Index and DAXglobal Agribusiness Index. There is no guarantee that the ETFs will achieve their objectives.

“Our new leveraged ETFs are the latest in Direxion’s growing line of tactical trading funds offering magnified benchmark exposure for investors who actively manage their trading positions,” said Direxion President Dan O’Neill. “The funds’ launch reinforces Direxion’s commitment to providing innovative investment products that enable sophisticated investors to take advantage of short-term market opportunities as part of their overall investment strategies.”

Bull Funds
The four new Direxion shares are:
Fund: Direxion Daily Agribusiness Bear 3x Shares
Symbol: COWS
Index:DAXglobal Agribusiness Index
Daily Target: -300%

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Source: Direxion


First Trust files with the SEC

May 24, 2011--First Trust has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund.

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Source: SEC.gov


First Trust files with the SEC

May 24, 2011--First Trust has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the First Trust Mega Cap AlphaDEX.

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Source: SEC.gov


ConvergEx Group Announces Expanded ETF Relationship With IndexIQ

May 24, 2011--ConvergEx Group, a leading technology company, today announced that it has expanded its relationship with alternative investment firm IndexIQ. IndexIQ is now live on ConvergEx's award-winning order management system, the Eze OMS, and ConvergEx has also signed an agreement to be an authorized participant for IndexIQ's suite of exchange traded funds (ETFs).

Based in Rye Brook, New York, IndexIQ is a leading developer of index-based liquid alternative investment solutions that combine the benefits of traditional index investing with the risk-adjusted return potential sought by active managers.

As a client of the Eze OMS, IndexIQ leverages Eze's extensive portfolio management and modeling capabilities to rebalance ETFs against Standard & Poor's market indices on a daily basis and against internally generated indices on a monthly basis. IndexIQ also uses the Eze OMS to manage real-time cash inflows and redemptions.

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Source: PRNewswire


SIFMA Statement on Passage of Deadline Extension Legislation for Dodd-Frank Derivatives Rulemaking

May 24, 2011--SIFMA today released the following statement from Ken Bentsen, executive vice president, public policy and advocacy, upon passage by the House Financial Services Committee of H.R. 1573, legislation that would extend the effective implementation date for the derivatives-related section of the Dodd-Frank Act.

“Dodd-Frank created a whole new regulatory structure for derivatives markets and it is vitally important to our economy that regulators get this new structure and the underlying rules right. While we remain committed to fully implementing the derivatives provisions in the Act, we believe that the current July 21, 2011 deadline does not provide adequate time for regulators to consider the critical issues related to this new regulatory system for over the counter derivatives markets.

“This legislation would provide additional time for regulators to draft rules, conduct additional cost-benefit analysis and consider the cumulative impacts of these rules on the market and how they would affect businesses and consumers.”

Source: SIFMA


Dow Jones Emerging Markets Technology Titans 30 Index

May 24, 2011--Dow Jones Indexes, a leading global index provider, today announced that Longtop Financial Technologies Ltd. ADS (China, Technology, LFT) will be removed from the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Technology Titans 30 Index.

Longtop Financial Technologies Ltd. ADS (China, Technology, LFT) will be replaced by TCL Communication Technology Holdings (China, Technology, 2618.HK) in the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Technology Titans 30 Index. Longtop Financial Technologies Ltd. ADS is being removed due to failure to meet index eligibility requirements. All changes in the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Technology Titans 30 Index will be effective before the open of trading on Friday, May 27, 2011.

The Dow Jones Emerging Markets Technology Titans 30 Index measures the stock performance of 30 leading emerging-market companies in the Technology Industry as defined by the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB). Stocks are selected to the index based on size, revenue and net profit. The index is weighted by float market capitalization.

Further information on the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Technology Titans 30 Index can be found on http://www.djindexes.com.

Source: Dow Jones Indexes


SEC Filings


July 09, 2025 Innovator ETFs Trust files with the SEC
July 09, 2025 Tidal Trust II files with the SEC-3 Defiance ETFs
July 09, 2025 BlackRock ETF Trust files with the SEC-iShares International Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF
July 09, 2025 Virtus ETF Trust II files with the SEC-Virtus IG Public & Private Credit ETF
July 09, 2025 BlackRock ETF Trust files with the SEC-iShares Infrastructure Active ETF

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Europe ETF News


July 02, 2025 Valour Launches Eight New ETPs on Spotlight Stock Market, Including Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Unus Sed Leo (LEO), OKB (OKB), Polygon (POL), Algorand (ALGO), Filecoin (FIL), Arbitrum (ARB), and Stacks (STX)
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

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Asia ETF News


July 02, 2025 Fujitsu to develop ETF trading platform based on TSE's CONNEQTOR and provide it to Australian Securities Exchange
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

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Global ETP News


July 07, 2025 WTO issues new edition of World Tariff Profiles
July 03, 2025 Flow Traders-Tokenization in Capital Markets: A Market Maker's Perspective
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

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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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Africa ETF News


July 04, 2025 South Africa: African Development Bank Country Focus Report highlights urgent need for economic transformation as GDP growth remains subdued
July 01, 2025 Africa's Trade Projected to Hit $1.5 Trillion in 2025
June 26, 2025 National stock exchange launched in Somalia
June 24, 2025 East Africa's regional 20 share index
June 16, 2025 African Credit Rating Agency to Launch September 2025

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ESG and Of Interest News


June 30, 2025 OECD-Environment at a Glance Indicators
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

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