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New listing of KODEX S&P500 Futures (H) ETF

May 29, 2015--Korea Exchange (KRX) announced that it will list KODEX S&P500 Futures (H) ETF which is managed by the Samsung Asset Management Co.

in the KOSPI market on 29th May, 2015.

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New listing of KINDEX SYNTH-China Mainland Leverage CSI300 ETF

May 29, 2015--Korea Exchange (KRX) plans to list KINDEX SYNTH-China Mainland Leverage CSI300 ETF which is run by the Korea Investment Management Co.

in the KOSPI market on 28th May, 2015.

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It's time for HK to reinvent itself, says Alexa Lam

May 28, 2015--The former deputy CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission warns that China no longer needs Hong Kong as its superconnector, and suggests a new niche for the city.

Hong Kong must grasp the chance to reinvent itself as the financial hub for Beijing’s ‘one belt, one road’ Eurasia initiative because its role as China’s superconnector will soon be redundant, said the recently retired Alexa Lam.

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More China brokerages tighten margin rules to contain risks

May 28, 2015--At least three Chinese brokerages, including Guosen Securities Co, Southwest Securities Co and Changjiang Securities Co, tightened margin financing rules on Thursday to tame risks in a red-hot stock market fueled by a record amount of borrowed money.

Separately, the Shanghai Securities News reported on its website that regulators have recently urged banks to submit data regarding money flows into the stock market.

Market Vectors Index Solutions Licenses Australia Small-Cap Dividend Payers Index to Underlie ETF

Market Vectors Index Solutions Licenses Australia Small-Cap Dividend Payers Index to Underlie ETF
ASX-listed ETF begins tracking the index today
May 28, 2015--Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH(MVIS) today announced the licensing of the Market Vectors Australia Small-Cap Dividend Payers Index (AUD) to Market Vectors Australia, the Australian exchange-traded fund (ETF) branch of Van Eck Global, a leading provider of exchange-traded products in the US and globally.

As of today, the index will serve as the underlying for an ETF listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

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China to Ease Limits on Overseas Investments

Beijing advances goal to make yuan a reserve currency with plan to ease capital controls
May 28, 2015--China's campaign to turn the tightly controlled yuan into a global currency is crossing a new threshold, as the government plans to make it easier for individuals and companies to invest overseas.

The latest initiative, expected to be announced in the next few weeks by the State Council, China's cabinet, will allow individual Chinese and businesses to directly purchase stocks, bonds and real estate..

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China stocks plunge 6.5% after sovereign fund cuts stakes in banks

May 28, 2015--Chinese stocks fall the most in four months on Thursday, as a selloff swept the financial sector after a unit of China's sovereign-wealth fund cut its stakes in state-owned banks for the first time.

The Shanghai Composite Index sank 6.5% to 4.620.27, pulling back from a seven-year closing high after a seven-day bull run.

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MNI Indian Business Confidence Falls to Pre-Modi Level

Production Lowest Since July 2013
May 27, 2015--Sentiment towards the current business environment and expectations for the future are now both back to pre-Modi levels in a blow to the government as it completes its first year in office.

The MNI India Business Sentiment Indicator, a gauge of current sentiment among BSE listed companies, fell by 2.5% to 62.3 in May from 63.9 in April.

The fall in business sentiment left it at the lowest level since April 2014 and in hand with declines in output and orders points to a significant deterioration in business activity.

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China PBOC Says Growth To Stay In Reasonable Range; Low Prices

May 27, 2015--The People's Bank of China said Wednesday that China's growth will stay within a "reasonable range" despite increasing downward pressure on the economy.

The central bank said in its annual report for 2014 that price expectations are unstable with prices likely to remain at low levels.

But it said China can maintain around 7% GDP growth, ensuring stable employment thanks to contributions from the services sector and small businesses in creating jobs.

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Americas


October 02, 2024 Tidal Trust II files with the SEC-Return Stacked(R) Bonds & Merger Arbitrage ETF
October 02, 2024 EA Series Trust files with the SEC-3 Cambria ETFs
October 02, 2024 Elevation Series Trust files with the SEC-The Opal International Dividend Income ETF
October 02, 2024 Bitwise XRP ETF files with the SEC
October 02, 2024 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund files with the SEC-First Trust WCM International Equity ETF

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Europe ETF News


September 26, 2024 Esma advisory group warns ETFs will be hit by T+1 move
September 24, 2024 LSEG looking to sell $669.50mln stake in Euroclear, Sky News reports

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Global ETP News


September 04, 2024 Goods barometer rises above trend, signalling upturn in trade volume
September 03, 2024 Shenzhen and Dubai Forge Stronger Financial Ties with New Cross-Border ETF Agreement

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Middle East ETP News


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Africa ETF News


September 19, 2024 Gender Parity Will Unlock $287bn for Africa's Economy By 2030-Report
September 04, 2024 Africa: Climate-ECA Reveals Africa Loses Up to 5 Percent of GDP
August 27, 2024 Uganda joins African exchanges link

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ESG and Of Interest News


September 09, 2024 World Trade Report 2024 highlights trade's role in supporting inclusiveness
September 03, 2024 State of the Climate in Africa 2023
August 27, 2024 US unveils new tools to withstand encryption-breaking quantum. Here's what experts are saying

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August 27, 2024 Charted: $5 Trillion in Global Commodity Exports, by Sector

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