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State Street files with the SEC

September 13, 2010-State Street has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for
SPDR® S&P® Global Natural Resources ETF.

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Source: SEC.gov


SEC Announce Panelists for September 14 Public Roundtable to Discuss Swap and Security-Based Swap Data, Swap and Security-Based Swap Data Repositories and Real Time Reporting

September 13, 2010-- The staffs of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today announced the panelists for their September 14, 2010, public roundtable to discuss Swap and Security-Based Swap Data, Swap and Security-Based Swap Data Repositories (SDRs) and Real-Time Reporting.

Note: the Roundtable’s agenda and call-in information may be found in CFTC press release #5886-10 and SEC press release #2010-166 (see related documents).

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Source: CFTC.gov


Emerging Markets Week in Review 9/6/2010 - 9/10/2010

September 13, 2010--The Dow Jones Emerging Markets Sector Titans Composite Index increased 0.71% last week, reaching its highest weekly close since April. Industrials and Technology led the market up, climbing 1.79% and 1.75% respectively. Telecom, the least positive sector for the week, increased 0.18%.

Since hitting a low on May 25, the Composite index is up 16.95%, led by increasingly bullish signs that the emerging markets consumer is leading the global economy in the recovery. In less than four months, the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer Titans Index is up 28.06%.

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Source: Emerging Global Advisors


Latin America: “Commodity dependence” can lead to Sustained Growth, World Bank report argues

September 13, 2010--Traditionally considered a curse for a nation’s development, commodity wealth in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) could—on the contrary—represent a foundation for prosperity, according to a new report released today by the World Bank.

The increased demand for minerals and agricultural commodities from Asian markets, especially China, is contributing to a rebound in economic growth as the region leaves behind the global crisis, according to the flagship publication ‘Natural Resources in Latin America and the Caribbean: Beyond Booms and Busts?’

According to the report, in Latin America there has been a substantial shift from exporting commodities to advanced economies to trading instead with emerging economies. For example, the United States’ share as a destination market declined from 44 percent in 1990 to 37 percent in 2008—the latest year for which data is available, while China’s share rose over tenfold during the same period, from 0.8 percent to 10 percent of total commodity exports. China is Brazil’s most important market for commodity exports, accounting for almost a fifth of total commodity exports in 2008.

If properly managed, the windfall from this commodity-led recovery can help LAC seize this growth opportunity by providing governments with greater fiscal space and serving directly as a key source of growth.

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Source: World Bank


BMO Investments Inc. Receives Securityholder Approval for Changes to Its Mutual Funds Line-Up

September 13, 2010--BMO Investments Inc. received securityholder approval to proceed with the changes initially announced on August 3, 2010 to BMO Equity Index Fund, BMO International Index Fund and BMO U.S. Equity Index Fund (collectively, the "Funds").

"Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to be of interest to investors because they offer a new and innovative way to invest," said Hugh McKee, Co-President, BMO Investments Inc. "However, the requirement to purchase ETFs through a brokerage account has been a roadblock for some time, and with these changes BMO now provides customers greater accessibility."

These Funds will now give investors access to some of the benefits that a pure ETF can provide, such as participation in an investment that tracks a defined, passively managed index. It is also expected that the changes will result in lower transaction costs and improved overall performance of the Funds. Furthermore, by reducing the number of portfolio transactions the tax impact for non-registered investors should be reduced.

The following is a summary of the approved changes.

BMO Equity Index Fund

As of close of business on September 17, 2010, the investment objectives of BMO Equity Index Fund will change to allow the fund to provide a return that is similar to the return of one or more exchange-traded funds that invest primarily in Canadian equities. The fund will invest all or a portion of its assets in one or more exchange-traded funds, invest directly in the underlying securities held by the exchange-traded funds and/or use derivatives to provide the fund with a return determined by reference to the exchange-traded funds. The investment strategies for this fund will also be revised to reflect the new objectives. In addition, the fund's name will change to "BMO Canadian Equity ETF Fund".

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Source: BMO Investments


ETF Research Center Launches Portfolio Builder Tool to Assist Financial Advisors

September 13, 2010-- ETF Research Center, the online portal for financial advisors and individual investors to access AltaVista's analysis of exchange traded funds, launched Portfolio Builder as part of its research offering. The new tool completes the product suite by allowing users to screen, analyze and now build portfolios using ETFs in a disciplined, forward-looking manner.

Like the other tools on ETF Research Center, Portfolio Builder takes a forward-looking view based on a fundamental analysis of the underlying constituents in an ETF, rather than relying primarily on past price returns, the most widely used approach to ETF analysis.

"Financial advisors are increasingly adopting ETFs for use in clients' portfolios, but also have greater responsibility selecting and monitoring ETFs compared with traditional mutual funds, where there is a manager making day-to-day decisions on investors' behalf. Portfolio Builder puts advisors back in the driver's seat by helping them construct custom portfolios tailored to whatever investment strategy meets their clients' particular needs," notes Michael Krause, President and founder of AltaVista Research.

Portfolio Builder is now available as part of a Professional level subscription to the ETF Research Center for $99 per month after a one-month free trial, and includes full access to all other tools on the site, which currently covers 538 equity ETFs. Each subscriber can create and maintain up to 20 portfolios. Visit http://www.etfresearchcenter.com

Source: AltaVista Research:


Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index

September 13, 2010-- The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Clean Edge, Inc. announced today the results of the semi-annual evaluation of the NASDAQ(R) Clean Edge(R) Green Energy Index (Nasdaq:CELS), which will become effective prior to market open on Monday, September 20, 2010.
The following three securities will be added to the Index: PowerSecure International, Inc. (Nasdaq:POWR), Tesla Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:TSLA), and Vicor Corporation (Nasdaq:VICR).

The Index is designed to track the performance of clean-energy companies that are publicly traded in the U.S. The Index includes companies engaged in the manufacturing, development, distribution, and installation of emerging clean-energy technologies such as solar photovoltaics, biofuels and advanced batteries. The five major sub-sectors that the index covers are Renewable Electricity Generation, Renewable Fuels, Energy Storage & Conversion, Energy Intelligence and Advanced Energy-Related Materials. The securities must also meet other eligibility criteria which include minimum requirements for market value, average daily share volume, and price. The NASDAQ(R) Clean Edge(R) Green Energy Index is re-ranked semi-annually in March and September. For more information about the NASDAQ(R) Clean Edge(R) Green Energy Index, including detailed eligibility criteria, visit https://indexes.nasdaqomx.com/.

The NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index is the basis for the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (Nasdaq:QCLN), which seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield of the NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index before fees and expenses.

As a result of the evaluation, the following five securities will be removed from the Index:

Ballard Power Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:BLDP), Capstone Turbine Corporation (Nasdaq:CPST), Evergreen Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:ESLR), FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCEL), and UQM Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:UQM).

Source: NASDAQ OMX Global Index Group


U.S. Banking Agencies Express Support for Basel Agreement

September 13, 2010--The U.S. federal banking agencies support the agreement reached at the September 12, 2010, meeting of the G-10 Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS).1 This action, in combination with the agreement reached at the July 26, 2010, meeting of GHOS, sets the stage for key regulatory changes to strengthen the capital and liquidity of internationally active banking organizations in the United States and around the world.

The U.S. federal banking agencies actively supported the efforts of the GHOS and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (Basel Committee) to increase the quality, quantity, and international consistency of capital, to strengthen liquidity standards, to discourage excessive leverage and risk taking, and to reduce procyclicality in regulatory requirements. The agreement represents a significant step forward in reducing the incidence and severity of future financial crises, providing for a more stable banking system that is less prone to excessive risk-taking, and better able to absorb losses while continuing to perform its essential function of providing credit to creditworthy households and businesses.

Today's agreement represents a significant strengthening in prudential standards for large and internationally active banks.

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view 2010 Banking and Consumer Regulatory Policy

Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System


OECD Economic Survey of Canada 2010

September 13, 2010--Household debt is high. Owing to the lowering of interest rates and a still well-functioning financial system, household indebtedness continued to rise throughout the recession and is now near historical highs.

Trend output growth will slow. Over the medium term it will average more than a full percentage point less than over the past decade, underlining the importance of carrying on with structural policy reforms that can boost the economy’s potential rate of growth.

In the financial sector, a proper balance must be reached between regulation and competition. Aspects of the banking culture and context that proved advantageous in the crisis may reflect a lack of competitive pressure.

Budget consolidation is needed. The federal government’s structural deficit is estimated to be near zero, but Ontario’s and Quebec’s are estimated to be much larger. At the federal level and in most provinces, it should be possible to balance budgets by restraining the growth of spending over several years. In some jurisdictions, however, significant revenue increases will be necessary for consolidation to occur over a reasonable time horizon.

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view the Overview OECD Economic Surveys: Canada, September 2010

Source: OECD


Rydex files with the SEC

September 13, 2010--Rydex has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for
DOMESTIC EQUAL WEIGHT ETFS
Rydex Russell MidCap Equal Weight ETF
Rydex Russell 1000(R) Equal Weight ETF
Rydex Russell 2000(R) Equal Weight ETF

INTERNATIONAL EQUAL WEIGHT ETFS
Rydex Russell BRIC Equal Weight ETF

Rydex Russell Greater China Large Cap Equal Weight ETF

Rydex MSCI EAFE Equal Weight ETF

Rydex MSCI Emerging Markets Equal Weight ETF

Rydex MSCI ACWI Equal Weight ETF

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Source: SEC.gov


SEC Filings


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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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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