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Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP) Reports to Congress Update

October 26, 2010--The Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program has issued a Quarterly Report to Congress dated October 26, 2010.

view the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP) Quarterly Report to Congress October 26, 2010

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury


BlackRock Forms Global iShares Investment Strategy Group

Russ Koesterich Appointed iShares Chief Investment Strategist
October 26, 2010--BlackRock, Inc. today announced that its iShares(R) Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) business, the world's largest provider of ETFs, has created the Global iShares Investment Strategy Group and appointed Russ Koesterich as Global Chief Investment Strategist to lead the team. The creation of the investment strategy group and the position of a dedicated ETF Chief Investment Strategist is in response to strong interest from clients about ETF investment trends and insights.

"Clients are increasingly asking us our views on markets around the world in which iShares offers access and liquidity, and our expertise on how to manage portfolios in various market conditions," said Michael Latham, Global Head of iShares at BlackRock. "The creation of the Global iShares Investment Strategy Group is a natural progression of our partnership with clients and our commitment to deliver to them the best services on top of the largest ETF offering."

The Global iShares Investment Strategy Group will provide clients with insights on a variety of economic and investment topics, covering the asset classes, sectors and markets in which iShares offers access to investors. The group is a key component of the business' effort to offer an investment platform that includes not only the largest ETF product lineup in the market, but also high-quality investment expertise ranging from broad market insights to customized investment solutions. The group will work closely with the wider iShares research, product and client teams, as well as the larger BlackRock organization to leverage the large collection of investment professionals for the benefit of iShares clients.

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Source: BlackRock, Inc


iShares files with the SEC

October 26, 2010--iShares has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the SEC for
iShares Copper Trust.

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Source: SEC.gov


Opening Statement, Public Meeting on Proposed Rules Under Dodd-Frank Act Commissioner

Michael V. Dunn
October 26, 2010--Today we consider the next set of proposed rules that come before the Commission pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act. As with other proposed rules, today’s set of rules offers a glimpse into the resource intensive re-engineering the CFTC will be going through to provide the regulatory framework to implement the many new responsibilities under Dodd-Frank.

As I have previously stated, I am very concerned about the CFTC’s budget situation and possible attempts to thwart implementation of Dodd-Frank by cutting off funding for this agency. Without the requisite level of funding, I see the possibility of several unfortunate outcomes coming to fruition:

First, without the necessary human capital to review new SEF, DCM and DCO applications, I can envision long waiting periods for potential registrants before their applications are approved to conduct business in the markets we regulate. This inability to quickly and efficiently process applications, through no fault of the CFTC, would undoubtedly prevent the immediate creation of a competitive market environment, at least in the OTC space, and may lead to greater systemic risk as positions become concentrated in the small group of SEFs, DCMs and DCOs that are the first to navigate the registration process.

Similarly, the lack of adequate resources would undoubtedly affect the agency’s ability to approve new products for trading. If the CFTC does not have the people to review new product applications to ensure that they are not violative of the act and are not readily susceptible to manipulation, the new products cannot be listed for trading. Again, I fear that a long queue will develop for new products waiting approval, and that the inability to get new products approved will prevent innovation and competition in our markets.

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Source: CFTC.gov


Opening Statement, Meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Chairman Gary Gensler
October 26, 2010--Good morning. This meeting will come to order. This is a public meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to consider issuance of the following proposed rulemakings under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act:
Certification and approval of rules and new products for designated contract markets, derivatives clearing organizations, swap execution facilities and swap data repositories;

Removing any reliance on credit ratings in Commission regulations;
Amending CFTC Regulations 1.25 and 30.7 to provide greater protections for customer funds held by futures commission merchants (FCMs) and derivatives clearing organizations;

Process review and the designation of swaps for mandatory clearing;

Enhancing the Commission’s ability to protect against manipulation; and An advance notice of proposed rulemaking on disruptive trading practices.

Before we hear from the staff, I’d like to thank my fellow Commissioners for all their hard work on the Dodd-Frank Act and all of our existing authorities. I’d also like to welcome members of the public, market participants and members of the media to today’s meeting, as well as welcome those listening to the meeting on the phone or watching the live webcast.

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Source: CFTC.gov


Fundamentals: Hope is Not a Strategy

October 26, 2010--The asset management business involves its fair share of travel. Mechanical delays, cancelled flights, inclement weather, hotel overbookings, and traffic snarls are just a few of the many things that can get in the way of getting to a meeting on time. But every once in a while, we get lucky—security is a breeze, the flight arrives 20 minutes early, there’s no line at the cab stand, traffic is nonexistent, and the hotel gives us a free upgrade. These rare instances are a blessed welcome.

Of course, it is not prudent to rely on good fortune, planning our itinerary on the basis of everything going right. Suppose we’re planning a very important trip—one that will determine the financial well being of our company and our employees, not just for the next few years but the decades ahead. Most of us would be ultra-conservative in building our itineraries, with contingency plans for anything that might go wrong. We’d arrive not just the night before, but the morning before.

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Source: Research Affiliates, llc


Exchange-Traded Funds: Strong ETF Net Cash Inflows of $32.6 Billion in the Third Quarter-Morgan Stanley

October 26, 2010--Strong ETF Net Cash Inflows of $32.6 Billion in the Third Quarter
There were 53 new ETFs listed in the US during the third quarter of 2010. Two additional ETFs have been listed since the end of Q3, bringing total issuance this year to 155. However, 37 ETFs have been closed, resulting in net new issuance of 118.
As of October 21, 2010, there were 33 issuers with 955 ETFs listed in the US

Inflows into US-listed ETFs were $32.6 billion during the third quarter of 2010. This represents continued strength from the second quarter in which US-listed ETF net cash inflows totaled $32.1 billion. In addition, the $32.6 billion in net inflows is well above the average quarterly net cash inflows of $25.6 billion over the past six years.

The largest net cash inflows went into ETFs tracking emerging market equity and fixed income. These asset classes had net cash inflows of $14.4 billion and $9.9 billion, respectively, in the third quarter of 2010. For the first three quarters of the year, emerging market and fixed income ETFs have had net cash inflows of $19.8 billion and $29.9 billion.

US ETF industry assets of $922 billion are 18% higher than their level at the end of 2009. Despite the growth of the ETF market, it remains concentrated with three providers and 20 ETFs accounting for roughly 80% and almost 50% of industry assets, respectively.

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Source: ETF Research-Morgan Stanley


BM&FBOVESPA prepares the launch of a market maker program for the stock options segment

October 25, 2010--BM&FBOVESPA is preparing a launch for the coming months of a market maker program for stock options. The Brazilian Exchange obtained global leadership in stock option contracts trading in September, for the second consecutive month, according to data from the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).

In September there were 72.2 million stock option contracts traded on BM&FBOVESPA. In second and third place respectively came the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) at 58.4 million contracts and the International Securities Exchange at 53.7 million contracts.

The Exchange’s market maker program for options seeks to raise liquidity in the Bovespa segment’s options market and will come in two phases. The first phase will be for Ibovespa index options. The second phase will be for the ten largest caps, barring Petrobras and Vale which are considered the most liquid shares in the world. According to the current Ibovespa portfolio, for August to December, the ten largest caps in the index are: BM&FBOVESPA (BVMF3), Itauunibanco (ITUB4), OGX Petróleo (OGXP3), Gerdau (GGBR4), Bradesco (BBDC4), Usiminas (USIM5), PDG Realty (PDGR3), Banco do Brasil (BBAS3), Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSNA3) and Itausa (ITSA4). BM&FBOVESPA is still studying the criteria selecting market makers.

Source: BM&FBOVESPA


DBX ETF Trust had filed with the SEC

October 25, 2010--DBX ETF TRUST has filed registration statement with the SEC for
DBX MSCI EMERGING MARKETS CURRENCY-HEDGED EQUITY FUND
NYSE Arca, Inc.: XEMG
DBX MSCI EAFE CURRENCY-HEDGED EQUITY FUND
NYSE Arca, Inc.: XEAF

DBX MSCI BRAZIL CURRENCY-HEDGED EQUITY FUND
NYSE Arca, Inc.: XBRZ

DBX MSCI CANADA CURRENCY-HEDGED EQUITY FUND
NYSE Arca, Inc.: XCAN

DBX MSCI JAPAN CURRENCY-HEDGED EQUITY FUND
NYSE Arca, Inc.: XJPN

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Source: SEC.gov


Emerging Markets Week in Review-10/18/2010 - 10/22/2010

October 25, 2010--The Dow Jones Emerging Markets Sector Titans Composite Index fell 1.22% last week. Technology, Consumer, and Health Care, the three best performing sectors this year, were the only positive groups for the week.

Utilities and Materials were the worst performers, down 3.18% and 2.89% respectively. Since reaching low on May 25, the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Composite index is up over 28%, led by the Consumer sector which as increased over 44% over that time.

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Source: Emerging Global Advisors


SEC Filings


July 03, 2025 ARK ETF Trust files with the SEC-4 ARK Q Defined Innovation ETFs
July 03, 2025 Tidal Trust II files with the SEC-YieldMax(R) SCHD DoubleDiv(TM) ETF
July 03, 2025 iShares Trust files with the SEC-iShares Large Cap 10% Target Buffer Mar ETF
July 03, 2025 iShares Trust files with the SEC-iShares Large Cap 10% Target Buffer Jun ETF
July 03, 2025 iShares Trust files with the SEC-iShares Large Cap 10% Target Buffer Sep 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 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


June 24, 2025 East Africa's regional 20 share index
June 16, 2025 African Credit Rating Agency to Launch September 2025
May 27, 2025 African Economic Outlook 2025-Africa's short-term outlook resilient despite global economic and political headwinds

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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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